Table 3. 3-stage cycling test conditions. Values are mean (±standard deviation).
WomenNM (n = 8)
WomenOC (n = 8)
Ambient temperature (°C)
TEMP trial
22(1)
22(1)
HEAT trial
35(1)
35(1)
Humidity (%)
TEMP trial
65(5)
60(10)
HEAT trial
39(4)
35(10)
Power output (W)
Stage 1
73(24)
64(16)
Stage 2
109(36)
96(24)
Stage 3
145 48)
128(31)
TEMP = 3-stage cycling test performed in temperate conditions; HEAT = 3-stage cycling test performed in hot conditions. There were no significant differences between WomenNM and WomenOC in any of the variables (p > 0.05).