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Table 2 RPE, blood lactate concentration, body weight, and body temperature

From: The effects of temporal neck cooling on cognitive function during strenuous exercise in a hot environment: a pilot study

Condition

Variable

Rest

Exercise

After

Hot

RPE

7.3 ± 0.4

15.9 ± 2.0*

 

Blood lactate concentration, mmol/l

1.0 ± 0.2

 

5.3 ± 1.9*

Body weight, kg

69.1 ± 7.5

68.8 ± 7.5*

 

Body temperature, °C

36.1 ± 0.6

38.4 ± 0.4*

 

Hot + Cooling

RPE

7.1 ± 0.9

15.8 ± 1.7*

 

Blood lactate concentration, mmol/l

1.0 ± 0.2

 

5.5 ± 1.7*

Body weight, kg

68.9 ± 7.7

68.6 ± 7.7*

 

Body temperature, °C

36.5 ± 0.6

38.3 ± 0.3*

 
  1. Values are mean ± SD.
  2. RPE ratings of perceived exertion.
  3. * p < 0.001, vs. rest.