Table 2 Response to exercise and neuromuscular alterations in Long-Covid and ME CFS patients

Max work rate (W)

117 ± 4

110 ± 4

Max work rate (%)

87 ± 3

80 ± 2

HR max (bps)

142 ± 2

145 ± 6

Systolic BP max (mmHg)

163 ± 8

167 ± 4

Diastolic BP max (mmHg)

86 ± 2

90 ± 4

Handgrip max (N)

284 ± 1 (95%)

278 ± 10 (91%)

Mwave change:

35/55 (64%)

24/59 (41%)

Delta Mw amplitude

− 47 ± 4%

− 41 ± 4%

Delta Mw duration

 + 22 ± 4%

 + 15 ± 3%