Markers of exercise capacity at the ventilatory threshold in participants with and without PTS (dichotomous variable)
| Characteristics . | Cases, n = 10∗ . | Controls, n = 12∗ . | P value‡,† . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate, in bpm | 144 (136-162) | 164 (151-173) | .02 |
| Percent of predicted maximum HR | 74 (70-82) | 83 (77-88) | .02 |
| Power output (watts) | 108 (89-115) | 100 (96-100) | .56 |
| Rating of perceived exertion score | 12 (11-13) | 12 (12-14) | .61 |
| Characteristics . | Cases, n = 10∗ . | Controls, n = 12∗ . | P value‡,† . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate, in bpm | 144 (136-162) | 164 (151-173) | .02 |
| Percent of predicted maximum HR | 74 (70-82) | 83 (77-88) | .02 |
| Power output (watts) | 108 (89-115) | 100 (96-100) | .56 |
| Rating of perceived exertion score | 12 (11-13) | 12 (12-14) | .61 |