Table 2

Comparison of hemodynamic and performance variables during bruce GXT

Parameter
Baseline
DECAF
JEE
Significance

Mean HR (bpm)
112 ± 8
107 ± 7
115 ± 6
0.03
Mean SBP (mmHg)
124 ± 7
123 ± 8
129 ± 12
0.36
Mean DBP (mmHg)
69 ± 9
70 ± 8
70 ± 9
0.60
TTE (min)
14.2 ± 1.1
14.4 ± 1.1
15.0 ± 1.0
0.17
Max RPE
17.7 ± 1.2
17.9 ± 1.1
18.6 ± 1.2
0.14
Peak VO2 (ml·kg-1·min-1)
46.8 ± 6.5
46.4 ± 4.1
48.6 ± 4.4
0.59
3 min post VO2 ‡† (ml·kg-1·min-1)
15.1 ± 2.0
15.3 ± 1.0
17.2 ± 1.6
0.02
10 min post VO2 (ml·kg-1·min-1)
5.3 ± 1.3
5.8 ± 1.2
6.3 ± 0.6
0.16
Max RER (VCO2·VO2-1)
1.13 ± 0.06
1.16 ± 0.08
1.16 ± 0.06
0.56

Values are expressed as means ± SD.

Mean HR: mean heart rate, Mean SBP: mean systolic blood pressure, Mean DBP: mean diastolic blood pressure, TTE: time-to-exhaustion, Max RPE: maximal rate of perceived exertion, peak VO2: maximal oxygen uptake

‡JEE > DECAF, p < 0.05

†JEE > BASELINE, p < 0.05

Roberts et al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2007 4:25   doi:10.1186/1550-2783-4-25