Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) and associated probability values (p) between RPE and actual %VO2max 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 | 0.49 (0.089) | 0.57 (0.044) | 0.75 (0.003) | 0.89 (<0.0005) |
| Trial 2 | 0.35 (0.239) | 0.55 (0.052) | 0.64 (0.018) | 0.61 (0.026) |