A Comparison of the Maximal Fat Oxidation Rates of Three Different Time Periods in The Fatmax Stage

Table 2. Performance characteristics of the participants during the Fatmax test in the stage where the fat oxidation rate was maximal. Values are the 6 min averages of the Fatmax stage and given as the mean ± SEM

Variables	Fatmax stage
Fat oxidation rate, g/min	0.32 ± 0.02
Carbohydrate oxidation rate, g/min	0.66 ± 0.06
Contribution of fat to energy production, %	57.68 ± 2.38
Contribution of carbohydrates to energy production, %	42.32 ± 2.38
Exercise intensity, % V̇O_2peak	39.81 ± 1.17
Heart rate, bpm	106 ± 3
Respiratory exchange ratio	0.83 ± 0.01
Energy expenditure, kcal/h	330.7 ± 13.6
Speed, km/h	4.51 ± 0.13