Table 3.
Summary of demographic data for study participants (Mean ± SD (Range)).
| Group | Age (years) | Body Height (cms) | Body Mass (kg) | †BMI (kg/m 2 ) | ‡SRPA (hrs/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | |||||
|
Women (n = 12) |
23 ± 3 (19 - 26) |
169.1 ± 8.0 (153.3 - 185.3) |
68.5 ± 7.3 (56.5 - 79.7) |
23.9 ± 1.9 (21.5 - 28.6) |
6.7 ± 4.6 (0 - 15.0) |
|
Men (n = 7) |
22 ± 1 (21 - 24) |
182.2 ± 8.3 (175.3 - 199.6) |
87.5 ± 7.5 (72.8 - 95.5) |
26.4 ± 2.8 (22.7 - 31.1) |
7.9 ± 2.7 (4.0 - 11.5) |
| Experimental | |||||
|
Women (n = 13) |
21 ± 2 (18 - 23) |
168.3 ± 6.9 (161.0 - 182.2) |
64.4 ± 8.8 (51.0 - 86.9) |
22.7 ± 2.1 (19.3 - 26.5) |
6.1 ±4.3 (0 - 15.0) |
|
Men (n = 6) |
24 ± 3 (21 - 28) |
178.5 ± 5.6 (172.6 - 186.5) |
80.8 ± 7.1 (70.8 - 91.2) |
25.4 ± 2.8 (21.5 - 28.3) |
6.8 ± 3.5 (2.8 - 11.3) |
† BMI (Body mass index) = [(body mass, kg)/(body height, m)2]
‡ SRPA = Self-reported physical activity in hours per week.