Table 3 Results of one sample t-tests of mean METS and %MHR compared to recommended constant minimums
Variable | Comparison value | Difference between mean and comparison value | Standard Deviation | t statistic | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean %MHR* across entire yoga session (n = 18) | 55% MHR [13] | -5.6 | 12.24 | -14.38 | < 0.0001 |
Mean %MHR* during sun salutation portion of yoga session (n = 18) | 55% MHR [13] | -0.17 | 11.77 | -0.30 | 0.7664 |
Mean METs across entire yoga session (n = 20) | 3.0 METs [12] | -0.54 | 0.83 | -20.81 | < 0.0001 |
Mean METs during sun salutation portion of yoga session (n = 20) | 3.0 METs [12] | -0.09 | 0.78 | -2.80 | < 0.0053 |