Table 2.
Correlation Matrix Constructed From Absolute Changes in the Cluster of Risk Factors that Comprise Metabolic Syndrome and From Changes in Body Composition and Fitness
SBP | DBP | TG | HDL | Glucose | WC | |
Weight (kg) | .10 | .13 | .10 | .17 | .29 | .44* |
Visceral fat (cm2) | .52* | .08 | .13 | .12 | .54* | .32 |
Subcutaneous fat (cm2) | .01 | .34 | .29 | .09 | .09 | .48† |
VO2max (L/min) | .19 | .18 | .28 | .47* | .11 | .02 |
Notes: DBP = diastolic blood pressure; HDL = high-density lipoprotein; SBP = systolic blood pressure; TG = triglycerides; WC = waist circumference.
Significant correlation between body weight and waist circumference; visceral fat and systolic blood pressure; and fasting glucose, VO2max, and HDL (p < .05).
Significant correlation between subcutaneous fat and waist circumference (p < .01).