TABLE 2.
The baseline measurements in the free weight RT group and body mass‐based RT group.
| Free‐weight RT group | Body mass‐based RT group | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men/women | 6/15 | 6/10 | — |
| Age (years) | 50.6 (6.8) | 45.8 (11.1) | 0.156 |
| Height (cm) | 161.3 (6.3) | 164.4 (8.3) | 0.294 |
| Body weight (kg) | 58.7 (9.4) | 59.3 (9.0) | 0.639 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.2 (2.7) | 21.9 (2.2) | 0.774 |
| Body fat (%) | 26.7 (6.8) | 23.0 (6.5) | 0.108 |
| MVC torque (Nm) | 213.0 (61.9) | 157.2 (40.7) | 0.004 |
| Muscle CSA (cm2) | 73.5 (15.5) | 53.3 (8.9) | <0.001 |
| IMF content (%) | 9.2 (2.8) | 9.3 (5.0) | 0.705 |
Data are shown as means (SD). Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; CSA, cross‐sectional area; IMF intramuscular fat; MVC, maximum voluntary contraction; RT, resistance training.