Table 1 Physiological and performance data before and after heat acclimation training
Measure | Pre (±SD) | Post (±SD) | Statistical significance or standardised difference score [d (90 % confidence interval)] | Probability (% chance) and qualitative statement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Resting plasma volume (% change) | 0 | 7.1 | NA | |
Sweat rate (L h−1) | ||||
Performance trial | 1.62 | 2.52 | NA | |
Fixed intensity trial | 0.96 | 1.38 | ||
Performance trial | ||||
Number of sprints | 15 | 20 | NA | NA |
Total distance covered (m) | 2247 | 2897 | NA | NA |
Mean speed (km h−1) | 18.0 ± 1.0 | 17.6 ± 0.3 | d = −0.46 [−1.09 to 0.17] | 76 % less |
Mean thermal perception | 8.5 ± 0.6 | 8.2 ± 0.4 | P < 0.05 | 58 % less |
Mean RPE | 17 ± 2 | 17 ± 2 | P > 0.05 | 38 % similar |
Mean heart rate (beats min−1) | 175 ± 8 | 178 ± 7 | d = 0.31 [−0.32 to 0.95] | 66 % greater |
Change in Tytemp (°C) | 1.8 | 1.7 | NA | 50 % less |