Table 2 Results of post hoc contrasts (paced-train minus pre-train periods with normal respiration) on the effects of slow deep breathing on respiration and heart rate variability.
Post hoc contrasts | Degrees of freedom | t | pHolm | |
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Breathing rate | SDB | 779 | − 17.57 | 0.0003 |
Control | 779 | − 0.63 | 0.53 | |
SDB vs. control | 779 | − 5.36 | 0.0003 | |
Respiration depth | SDB | 799 | 6.94 | 0.0003 |
Control | 799 | 2.59 | 0.01 | |
SDB vs. control | 799 | 3.33 | 0.002 | |
RMSSD | SDB | 806 | 5.25 | 0.0003 |
Control | 806 | − 1.74 | 0.16 | |
SDB vs. control | 806 | 4.99 | 0.0003 |