Table 1. Mean values for running performance (metres per minute) observed in muslim soccer players commencing a match in a fasted condition and completing 90mins play (Fasting Match) versus that for other 90min matches started and completed in a non-fasted condition (Mean) and comparison with data in non-fasting players for the Fasting Match and the Mean for other matches.
Players (n=12) |
Total distance run (metres/minute) |
High-intensity distance run (metres/minute) |
Fasting Match |
Mean |
% Difference |
ES |
Fasting Match |
Mean |
% Difference |
ES |
Fasting players completing 90mins (n=4) |
107.3±17.2 |
109.9±13.1 |
-2.3 |
-0.14 |
11.1±5.6 |
10.1±4.6 |
+9.9 |
0.17 |
Fasting players substituted (n=3) |
105.7±3.0 |
113.5±2.8 |
-6.9 |
-2,16 |
11.1±2.4 |
12.4±2.5 |
-10.1 |
-0.41 |
Non-fasting players completing 90mins (n=3) |
99.5±5.1 |
104.1±4.9 |
-4.4 |
-0.73 |
6.5±2.2 |
8.0±3.2 |
-19.4 |
-0.46 |
Non-fasting substitute players (n=2) |
112.8±7.0 |
104.5±3.3 |
+8.0 |
0.86 |
9.6±3.2 |
12.0±2.9 |
-20.2 |
-0.45 |