Table 3 Exercise performance during the two stages (baseline and final (after 12 weeks)) in the CS, CF and FD groups of rats and three stages (baseline, middle and final) in the FD and FTD groups of rats

Maximal Speed (m.min^− 1)

Pre

21.50 ± 2.07

22.0 ± 2.39

22.50 ± 2.07

21.50 ± 2.32

22.25 ± 2.71

Mid

-

-

38.25 ± 4.46 ^b

-

38 ± 4 ^b

Post

20.50 ± 3.33 ^a

21.25 ± 1.48 ^a

41.62 ± 4.20 ^b

21.50 ± 1.77 ^a

48 ± 3.66 ^b

Running Time (min)

Pre

15.50 ± 2.07

16 ± 2.39

16.50 ± 2.07

15.50 ± 2.32

16.25 ± 2.71

Mid

-

-

32.25 ± 4.46 ^b

-

32 ± 4 ^b

Post

14.50 ± 3.33 ^a

15.25 ± 1.48 ^a

35.50 ± 4.10 ^b

15.50 ± 1.77 ^a

35.50 ± 3.66 ^b

Running Distance (m)

Pre

231 ± 50.58

244 ± 58.35

255 ± 51.12

232 ± 56.93

250.50 ± 66.75

Mid

-

-

758.50 ± 169.35 ^b

-

747 ± 156.17 ^b

Post

212 ± 81.33 ^a

244.50 ± 34.89 ^a

890 ± 182.59 ^b

231 ± 42.26 ^a

888.50 ± 158.36 ^b