Table 3.
Values of selected indices recorded during the graded exercise test in the examined group of female and male speed skaters (n = 27), mean ± SD.
| Variable/group | Female (n = 13) | Male (n = 14) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pmax (W) | 243 ± 18 | 353 ± 45 | ≤.0001 |
| Pmax (W/kg) | 4.04 ± .33 | 4.77 ± .43 | ≤.0001 |
| VO2max (l/min) | 3.18 ± .26 | 4.53 ± .42 | ≤.0001 |
| VO2max (ml/kg/min) | 52.1 ± 4.6 | 62.0 ± 4.8 | ≤.0001 |
| SmO2 baseline (%) | 65.2 ± 9.6 | 64.3 ± 7.7 | .7825 |
| SmO2 Minimum (%) | 13.4 ± 6.8 | 12.3 ± 6.6 | .6917 |
| SmO2 Maximum (%) | 76.5 ± 5.2 | 76.6 ± 5.7 | .9316 |
| ∆ SmO2 (%) | 51.9 ± 10.7 | 52.0 ± 11.0 | .5934U |
| SmO2 HTR (s) | 29.8 ± 13.1 | 22.6 ± 8.7 | .0894U |
Pmax—maximal aerobic power. ∆ SmO2 (%)—SmO2 difference between baseline and minimum values. SmO2 HTR (s)—half time for SmO2 to reach the maximal value. p—difference between female and male skaters.
U
Mann–Whitney U test.