Table 2 Effect of 9 weeks on aerobic fitness and functional capacities in different groups
Characteristic | CAT group, n = 14 | IAT group, n = 17 | Control group, n = 21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre - Training | Post - Training | Pre - Training | Post - Training | Pre - Intervention | Post - Intervention | |
METs | 4.2 (3.2–4.9) | 4.8 (4.2–5.9)*a | 4.4 (3.9–4.9) | 5.4 (4.3–6.1)*b | 3.4 (2.9–4.2) | 3.9 (2.8–4.5)a,b |
Maximal tolerated Power (watts) | 52 (42–60) | 68 (65–79)*a | 50 (50–66) | 70 (60–80)*b | 40 (35–70) | 50 (35–70)a,b |
Distance 6MWT (meters) | 470 (402–494) | 492 (465–526)* | 430 (370–460) | 461 (420–530)* | 420 (360–450) | 380 (320–475) |