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Table 2 Frequency of measures

From: Simulated Partners and Collaborative Exercise (SPACE) to boost motivation for astronauts: study protocol

Measure

Applicable workouts

Frequency

Fitness variables:

 VO2 max

 Ventilatory threshold

 Thigh strength

 Body composition

Not specific to a workout

Weeks 1, 12, and 24

Free-living physical activity

Not specific to a workout

Weekly

Rating of perceived exertion

Continuous

Sprint intervals

Short intervals

Long intervals

Daily during sessions

Heart rate

Continuous

Sprint intervals

Short intervals

Long intervals

Daily during sessions

Blood pressure

Not specific to a workout

Before and after each session

Self-efficacy

Continuous

Long intervals

Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 17, 20, 24

Enjoyment

Continuous

Sprint intervals

Short intervals

Long intervals

Weeks 1, 2, 3, 9, 24

Social connectedness

Not specific to a workout

Weeks 12, 24

Team perceptions

Not specific to a workout

Weeks 3, 12, 24

Alternative Godspeed Indices

Not specific to a workout

Weeks 3, 12, 24

Game interest

Not specific to a workout

Week 24