Table 1.
Perceptive (median ± interquartile range) and physiological (mean ± SD) measures for the different sessions.
| Low | Low + BFR | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPE (0–10) | 10 ± 1 | 10 ± 1 | 9 ± 1 |
| RPD (0–10) | 8 ± 2 | 9 ± 1 | 6 ± 3A,B |
| sPDF (− 5–5) | 4 ± 2 | 4 ± 2 | 4 ± 2 |
| EES (1–7) | 5 ± 2 | 3 ± 2 | 5 ± 2B |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 6.5 ± 1.9 | 6.0 ± 2.7 | 10.1 ± 1.7A,B |
| StO2 (%) | 97 ± 1B | 93 ± 4 | 96 ± 2B |
RPE rate of perceived exertion effort, RPD rate of perceived exertion discomfort, sPDF session pleasure/displeasure, EES exercise enjoyment, StO2 oxygen saturation, SD standard deviation.
ASignificantly different than Low (p < 0.05).
BSignificant different than Low + BFR (p < 0.05).