Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants
| All (n = 44) | BR-CT first (n = 33) | Placebo first (n = 11) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 32.7 (12.5) | 29.6 (8.1) | 33.7 (13.6) |
| Women | 24 (54.55%) | 14 (42.42%) | 10 (90.90%) |
| Men | 20 (45.45%) | 19 (57.57%) | 1 (9.09%) |
| Body mass (kg) | 66.3 (9.0) | 60.4 (8.0) | 68.3 (8.5) |
| Stature (cm) | 170 (9.2) | 163.2 (6.1) | 172 (9.0) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.8 (1.4) | 22.6 (1.8) | 22.9 (1.2) |
| Education | |||
| High school | 24 (54.55%) | 16 (48.48%) | 8 (72.73%) |
| College | 17 (38.64%) | 14 (42.42%) | 3 (27.27%) |
| Post-graduate | 3 (6.82%) | 3 (9.09%) | 0 (0.00%) |
| Recreational sports practice | |||
| Yes | 18 (40.91%) | 15 (45.45%) | 3 (27.27%) |
| No | 26 (59.09%) | 18 (54.55%) | 8 (72.73%) |
| Coffee consumption | |||
| Yes | 34 (77.37%) | 27 (81.82%) | 7 (63.64%) |
| No | 10 (22.73%) | 6 (18.18%) | 4 (36.36%) |
Data are expressed as mean (standard deviation) unless otherwise indicated (percentage)