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Table 4 Cardiopulmonary parameters obtained from the Pre-test and Post-test
| Parameter | Pre-test (n = 12) | Post-test (n = 12) | Changes% | T | P value | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resting heart rate | 65.18 ± 12.72 | 62.18 ± 11.82 | −4.8 | 3.609 | p < 0.005 | 0.244 |
| Maximum heart rate | 173.4 ± 14.35 | 187.4 ± 15.17 | 8 | 3.777 | p < 0.005 | 0.954 |
| Systolic blood pressure | 11.99 ± 0.87 | 11.28 ± 0.85 | −6.2 | 5.440 | p < 0.001 | 0.824 |
| Diastolic blood pressure | 6.645 ± 0.503 | 6.164 ± 0.566 | −7.8 | 7.831 | p < 0.001 | 0.900 |
| Chest circumference at max. inhale | 89.41 ± 4.59 | 89.95 ± 4.66 | 0.6 | 2.782 | p < 0.05 | 0.118 |
| Chest circumference at max. exhale | 83.73 ± 5.28 | 82.41 ± 5.14 | −1.6 | 4.342 | p < 0.005 | 0.253 |
