Baseline RBC, Hgb and Hct% using independent t-test
| Variables | Group | n | M | SD | t | df | P value |
| Pretest RBC | HILVt | 20 | 5.11 | 0.31 | −0.082 | 35 | 0.935 |
| HIMVt | 17 | 5.12 | 0.31 | ||||
| Pretest Hgb | HILVt | 20 | 15.23 | 0.90 | 0.549 | 35 | 0.586 |
| HIMVt | 17 | 15.09 | 0.62 | ||||
| Pretest Hct | HILVt | 20 | 43.80 | 3.22 | −0.246 | 35 | 0.807 |
| HIMVt | 17 | 44.04 | 2.62 |
Difference is significant at p<0.05.
HILVt, high-intensity low-volume taper group; HIMVt, high-intensity moderate-volume taper group; Hct, haematocrit percentages; Hgb, haemoglobin concentration; M, mean; RBC, red blood cell count.