Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) and associated probability values (p) between RPE and actual %HRmax at four stages of the Chester step test
| Test stage I r (p) | Test stage II r (p) | Test stage III r (p) | Test stage IV r (p) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trial 1 | 0.46 (0.111) | 0.47 (0.107) | 0.62 (0.023) | 0.74 (0.004) |
| Trial 2 | 0.62 (0.032) | 0.74 (0.006) | 0.78 (0.003) | 0.84 (0.001) |