Table 1 Mean values ± SEM of variables during rest preceding handgrip tests
| Â | PEMI test | CER test | EMI test | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HR (beats min−1) | 65.6 ± 2 | 63.8 ± 2.3 | 61.6 ± 2.5 | NS |
SV (ml) | 71.8 ± 2.9 | 68.5 ± 2.2 | 69 ± 2.5 | NS |
CO (l min−1) | 4.7 ± 0.2 | 4.3 ± 0.2 | 4.2 ± 0.1 | NS |
PEP/VET | 0.49 ± 0.02 | 0.51 ± 0.02 | 0.51 ± 0.03 | NS |
DT (ms) | 495 ± 28.7 | 528.6 ± 32.4 | 570.8 ± 41.3 | NS |
VFR (ml s−1) | 148.7 ± 11.3 | 135.8 ± 10.2 | 129.2 ± 9.3 | NS |
MAP (mmHg) | 85.6 ± 1.9 | 85.5 ± 2.9 | 88.5 ± 2.1 | NS |
SVR (dynes s cm−5) | 1488.6 ± 73.2 | 1606.9 ± 106.1 | 1702.6 ± 69.3 | NS |
VO2 (ml min−1) | 267.6 ± 22 | 248.9 ± 18.8 | 271.1 ± 26.9 | NS |
VCO2 (ml min−1) | 231.7 ± 22.4 | 211.6 ± 18.8 | 235.5 ± 26.8 | NS |
V E (l min−1) | 8.62 ± 0.68 | 8.28 ± 0.74 | 8.56 ± 1.03 | NS |