Table 1.
Characteristics of the study participants (median and range).
| All N = 40 | Men N = 20 | Women N = 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years: median (range)) | 47 (19–65) | 49 (19–65) | 44 (23–61) |
| Height (cm: median (range)) | 180 (160–196) | 185 (175–196) | 170 (160–182) |
| Weight (kg: median (range)) | 75 (57–121) | 85 (72–121) | 68 (57–90) |
| BMI (kg/m2: median (range)) | 24.2 (19.9–34.6) | 24.5 (21.3–34.6) | 23.8 (19.9–31.3) |
| PWC130 (W/kg: median (range)) | 1.52 (0.88–2.18) | 1.55 (1.01–2.11) | 1.53 (0.88–2.18) |
| Smokers (n) | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Former smokers (n) | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Mild asthma (n) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hypertension (n) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
BMI Body-mass index, PWC130 Physical working capacity at a heart rate of 130 beats per minute.