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Table 6 Effects of Calorie restriction on markers of physical performance

From: Calorie restriction regime enhances physical performance of trained athletes

  

50%Vmx

60% Vmax

70%Vmax

Threshold

Running Rate (Km/h)

Pre-CR

7.70 ± 0.3

9.10 ± 0.3

10.4 ± 0.3

11.7 ± 0.3

Post-CR

7.70 ± 0.3

9.10 ± 0.3

10.4 ± 0.3

11.7 ± 0.3

Heart Rate (Beats/min)

Pre-CR

133 ± 5

149 ± 4

160 ± 4

171 ± 4

Post-CR

127 ± 6

142 ± 5*

153 ± 5 *

161 ± 3*

  1. *Significant differences between Pre-CR and Post-CR (Caloric Restriction) P < 0.05 unpaired ‘t’ student test