Table 2.
Physiological response to exercise.
| CPET Response | Pre-Training | Post-Training | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total time (min:sec) | 9:47 | 10:38 | <0.001 |
| VO2 peak (mL/kg/min) | 21.9 (5.2) | 22.2 (5.4) | 0.741 |
| HR maximum (beats/min) | 159 (14) | 159 (17) | 0.772 |
| Post exercise lactate levels (mmol/L) | 6.2 (1.5) | 7.3 (2.2) | 0.030 |
| RPE in the final stage | 17 (2) | 17 (2) | 0.209 |
| Peak power output (W) | 121 (14) | 136 (30) | <0.001 |
| Submaximal Exercise Response | |||
| HR final stage (beats/min) | 144 (17) | 142 (12) | 0.672 |
| RPE final stage | 14 (1.7) | 14 (0.8) | 0.654 |
| Workload (W) | 73 (15) | 81 (15) | <0.001 |
Data presented as mean (SD). CPET, cardiopulmonary exercise test; VO2peak, peak oxygen consumption; HR, heart rate; RPE, rating of perceived exertion.