Table 2 Heart rate and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during the experimental sessions (mean ± SD)
From: Resistance exercise leading to failure versus not to failure: effects on cardiovascular control
RPE | Heart rate, bpm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st exercise | Middle session | Last exercise | ||
60% of 10-RM | 3.5 ± 0.8 | 108.5 ± 14.2 | 104.9 ± 13.0 | 104.5 ± 7.3 |
10-RM | 6.4 ± 0.5* | 134.4 ± 18.4* | 129.7 ± 15.6* | 123.7 ± 13.9* |