Examining a novel firefighter exercise training program on simulated fire ground test performance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and strength: a pilot investigation

Table 3 Fitness and performance changes for both groups using intention to treat analysis

Variable	Mean Change (M ± SD) TF20 (n = 7) CG (n = 6)		Within Groups Comparison^a TF20 CG		Between Groups Comparison^b
Weight (kg)	−0.39 ± 2.9	− 0.55 ± 1.0	1.000	0.109	0.153
% Fat	−2.09 ± 1.1	− 1.52 ± 1.7	0.018*	0.109	0.063
Fat Mass (FM, kg)	−1.93 ± 1.2	− 1.42 ± 1.7	0.018*	0.109	0.053
Lean Mass (FFM, kg)	5.19 ± 4.0	0.87 ± 1.7	0.028*	0.109	0.199
BMI (kg/m²)	−0.03 ± 0.9	− 0.37 ± 0.4	0.933	0.109	0.046 ^Ɨ
Grip Strength (adj.)	0.08 ± 0.06	0.03 ± 0.05	0.018*	0.109	0.038 ^Ɨ
Sit & Reach (cm)	2.96 ± 3.0	1.21 ± 3.4	0.063	0.593	0.086
Vertical Jump (cm)	−1.02 ± 2.7	−0.85 ± 3.5	0.684	0.655	1.000
Push-Ups	4.43 ± 11.0	0.67 ± 2.1	0.249	0.414	0.830
Curl-Ups	6.86 ± 22.0	10.5 ± 16.2	0.176	0.180	0.315
Agility (sec)	−0.57 ± 0.6	0.04 ± 0.1	0.028*	0.180	0.775
VO_2max (ml/kg/min)	2.47 ± 1.1	1.99 ± 2.2	0.028*	0.109	0.685

%FAT % body fat, BMI Body Mass Index, VO2max estimated VO2max
*Statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) within group change. ƗStatistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) difference between groups. ^aMann-Whitney U. ^bWilcoxon Signed Rank
All entried in boldface are statistically significant (p > 0.05); this is noted in the table notes

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