Submaximal heart rate (beats/min) at the first three stages of the treadmill test before (Pre) and after (Post) training.
| 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 8 km/h and 2.5% gradient | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). SIR, sprint interval running; CCE, continuous cycle ergometry; C, control. No significant difference between groups (p>0.05). | |||
| SIR | |||
| Pre | 159 (17) | 170 (14) | 182 (14) |
| Post | 160 (13) | 168 (16) | 177 (13) |
| CCE | |||
| Pre | 154 (17) | 163 (19) | 174 (17) |
| Post | 156 (16) | 166 (18) | 171 (18) |
| C | |||
| Pre | 156 (14) | 166 (15) | 173 (16) |
| Post | 154 (11) | 160 (14) | 168 (17) |