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Table 3 Validity of the formulas concerning a further sample in tests

From: Performance with an additional load: formula-based predictions for controlling the load intensity when carrying backpacks

 

Ramp test (N = 64)

Formula (N = 64)

   
 

Mean ± SD

Mean ± SD

t

p

d

Speed (km/h) at VT1

6.7 ± 0.9

6.9 ± 0.6

−1.8

0.082

−0.22

Heart rate (bpm) at VT1

149 ± 16

151 ± 11

−1.3

0.192

−0.17

Speed (km/h) at VT2

9.1 ± 1.2

9.3 ± 1.0

−1.6

0.107

−0.21

Heart rate (bpm) at VT2

174 ± 9

175 ± 9

−0.9

0.379

−0.11

  1. SD standard deviation, VT1 ventilatory threshold 1, VT2 ventilatory threshold 2, d Cohen’s d effect size
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BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation

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