Table 2 Correlations between V̇O_2peak, vital signs, and self-perception of leg fatigue and dyspnea (n = 26)

V̇O_2peak^†

15.91 ± 5.26

14.89 ± 4.21

Delta HR^‡

18.00 ( − 34; 68)

8.00 ( − 9; 36)

%HR_max^†

76.43 ± 16.12

56.81 ± 13.29

Delta SpO₂^‡

 − 0.50( − 8; 8)

0.00 ( − 4; 3)

Delta SBP^‡

 − 30.00 ( − 50; 0)

 − 16.00 ( − 60; 30)

Delta DBP^‡

 − 10.00 ( − 30; 10)

 − 2.50 ( − 30; 20)

Borg Dyspnea^‡

4.00 (0; 10)

1.50 (0; 9)

Borg Fatigue^‡

7.50 (0.5; 10)

4.00 (0; 10)