Table 2 Correlations between cortisol and BDNF concentrations after the functional fitness sessions and blood lactate concentration, and ratings of perceived exertion after the functional fitness sessions
Post-0 h | Post-1 h | Post-2 h | Post-24 h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cortisol | ||||
Blood lactate concentration | r = 0.58; p ≤ 0.01* | r = 0.53; p ≤ 0.01* | r = 0.35; p = 0.09 | r = 0.15; p = 0.48 |
Ratings of perceived exertion | r = 0.75; p ≤ 0.01* | r = 0.71; p ≤ 0.01* | r = 0.54; p ≤ 0.01* | r = 0.21; p = 0.33 |
BDNF | ||||
Blood lactate concentration | r = 0.51; p = 0.01* | r = 0.47; p = 0.02* | r = − 0.18; p = 0.40 | r = − 0.57; p ≤ 0.01* |
Ratings of perceived exertion | r = 0.47; p = 0.02* | r = 0.34; p = 0.10 | r = − 0.32; p = 0.13 | r = − 0.55; p ≤ 0.01* |