Table 2 Physiological and perceptual data during fixed intensity running trial
Measure | Pre (±SD) | Post (±SD) | Statistical significance or standardised difference score [d (90 % confidence interval)] | Probability (% chance) that the difference is less, similar to or greater than smallest worthwhile change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fixed intensity trial | ||||
HR mean entire trial (beats min−1) | 149 ± 36 | 139 ± 36 | d = −0.26 [−0.85 to 0.32] | 57 % less |
HR mean running (beats min−1) | 169 ± 17 | 160 ± 17 | d = −0.54 [−1.23 to 0.15] | 79 % less |
RPE | 13 ± 4 | 13 ± 3 | d = −0.07 [−0.69 to 0.54] | 41 % similar |
\(\dot{{V}}\) O2 (L min−1) | 3.32 ± 0.90 | 2.88 ± 0.88 | d = −0.50 [−1.38 to 0.39] | 72 % less |
RER | 1.17 ± 0.09 | 1.08 ± 0.09 | P > 0.05 | NA |
Mean Tytemp (°C) | 37.2 ± 0.6 | 36.6 ± 0.5 | P < 0.05 | 87 % less |
Change in Tytemp (°C) | 1.7 | 1.9 | 40 % greater | |
Resting mean SKT (°C) | 34.7 ± 0 | 33.7 ± 0.1 | 98 % less | |
Resting mean core to skin temperature gradient (°C) | 1.8 | 2.2 | NA | 65 % less |
Mean Thermal Perception | 7.7 ± 0.7 (“Hot”) | 7.4 ± 0.7 (“Warm”) | P < 0.05 | 58 % less |