Table 1.

Characteristics of the subjects in the strength and endurance training groups before training

Parameter	Strength group	Endurance group
Age (years)	36.8 ± 5.5	32.8 ± 2.5
Height (cm)	177 ± 7	180 ± 7
Weight (kg)	80 ± 13	77 ± 13
	45.1 ± 6.3	47.7 ± 8.0
Leg Extension
Maximal strength (kg)	114 ± 19	125 ± 30
Endurance (repetitions)	22 ± 5	22 ± 8
Leg Press
Maximal strength (kg)	251 ± 49	245 ± 55
Endurance (repetitions)	30 ± 8	37 ± 6
Squat
Maximal strength (kg)	183 ± 15	190 ± 40
Endurance (repetitions)	33 + 5	38 ± 7