Table 1.
Characteristics of subjects
| Characteristic | Younger men (n=9) | Older men (n=8) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 30 ± 2 | 67 ± 2 |
| Height (cm) | 170 ± 1 | 176 ± 3 |
| Weight (kg) | 78 ± 2 | 84 ± 4 |
| BMI (kg·m−2) | 27 ± 1 | 27 ± 1 |
| Body fat (%) | 22 ± 1 | 24 ± 1 |
| Total fat-free mass (kg) | 55 ± 2 | 59 ± 2 |
| Right leg | ||
| Total leg lean mass (kg) | 9.6 ± 0.3 | 9.9 ± 0.4 |
| Total leg fat mass (kg) | 3.0 ± 0.3 | 3.2 ± 0.2 |
| Total leg volume (L) | 8.8 ± 4 | 8.5 ± 3 |
| Left leg | ||
| Total leg lean mass (kg) | 9.6 ± 0.3 | 9.7 ± 0.5 |
| Total leg fat mass (kg) | 3.1 ± 0.3 | 3.2 ± 0.2 |
| Total leg volume (L) | 8.6 ± 4 | 8.4 ± 3 |
| Vo2peak (ml·kg−1·min−1) | 52 ± 4# | 41 ± 2# |
Values are expressed as means ± se.
#
P ≤ 0.05; significant difference between groups.