Table 3

Measured and rated values from VO2max and rating of perceived capacity (RPC)

VariableMen (n=62)Women (n=63)p Value
Measured VO2max (mL/min/kg)40.5±7.235.0±6<0.01
Estimated VO2max (mL/min/kg)45.7±9.841.4±10.1<0.01
HRmax (beats/min)183±15176±260.1
Borg scale19.3±0.619.1±0.70.2
RER1.38±0.091.36±0.070.2
  • Values are presented as mean (SD). HRmax, maximal heart rate; RER, respiratory exchange ratio.