Table 1.
Subject characteristics
| Variable | Low Volume/Moderate Intensity (n = 46) | Low Volume/Vigorous Intensity (n = 49) | High Volume/Vigorous Intensity (n = 58) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 53.0±0.8 | 52.0±1.0 | 51.1±0.8 |
| Height, m | 1.71±0.02 | 1.71±0.01 | 1.72±0.01 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.4±0.4 | 30.0±0.4 | 29.6±0.3 |
| Race, n (%) | |||
| White | 38 (83%) | 38 (78%) | 50 (86%) |
| AA | 8 (17%) | 8 (16%) | 4 (7%) |
| Other | 0 (%) | 3 (6%) | 4 (7%) |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Female | 21 (46%) | 21 (43%) | 22 (38%) |
| Male | 25 (54%) | 28 (57%) | 36 (62%) |
Parameter values are expressed as means ± SE for n subjects. BMI, body mass index; AA, African American. There were no significant differences between groups in these parameters (P < 0.05).