Intragroup differences of StO2 and temperature over time were evaluated by Student's t-test for paired samples (variables were tested for normality using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test), while the differences in parameters between the two groups were evaluated by ANOVA.
8-W Exercise ([dagger]) 1 96 * mean of last 30 s of 5-min rest period; no significant differences among the 3 rest periods ([dagger]) minimum StO2 value during 0-, 4- and 8-W exercise Each exercise bout is significantly lower than its preceding rest period.