Multiple regression model for the adjusted effect of ambient temperature on the change in energy expenditure caused by locking running wheels during the sedentary period.

After statistically controlling for significant influences due to energy expenditure (EE) and wheel running (WR) in the exercise-allowed period (EX) prior to the sedentary period, energy expenditure in the group tested at 21°C decreased by 0.053±0.016 kcal/hr less than in the group tested at 28°C (p = 0.005). Note: the adjusted sedentary-minus-exercise decreases in energy expenditure had magnitudes of −0.073±0.01 kcal/hr for G21C and −0.126±0.01 kcal/hr for G28C.