TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the participants.
| Variables | Total (n = 22) | Level 1: Advanced (n = 11) | Level 2: Intermediate (n = 11) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 40.7 ± 6.6 | 42.1 ± 6.9 | 39.3 ± 6.3 | 0.330 |
| Weight, kg | 65.1 ± 9.2 | 66.6 ± 9.2 | 63.6 ± 9.3 | 0.463 |
| Height, m | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 1.7 ± 0.1 | 0.663 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 23.2 ± 2.9 | 23.5 ± 2.8 | 22.9 ± 3.3 | 0.632 |
| Practice time, months | 43.9 ± 24.5 | 51.9 ± 28.1 | 36 ± 18.4 | 0.131 |
| Frequency, days.week-1 | 2 (2) | 3 (3) | 2 (2) | 0.357 |
| Time per week, hour.week-1 | 3.7 ± 2.6 | 4.6 ± 2.9 | 2.8 ± 2 | 0.104 |
| Duration, min.day-1 | 91 ± 30 | 106 ± 28 | 76 ± 25 | 0.015 |
Values are mean ± standard deviation (SD) for parametric distribution data, and median (interquartile range) for non-parametric distribution data; BMI: body mass index; p-value is comparing the competition levels separately. Bold p-values indicate significant results (p < 0.05).