Fig. 1

Lactate levels before and after LMI and SHI. Note. (left) A Lactate levels across three time points. (right) B Paired comparison of lactate levels measured immediately after exercise at LMI and SHI exercise intensities. PRE (before exercise), POST (immediately after exercise), and 1hPO (1 h after rest) were used. Error bars (IQRs) for median values; *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, and *** p < 0.001 denote the statistical level; ns, not significant