Table 1.
Baseline participant characteristics
| Variable | All (N = 43) | Exercise Training (n = 27) | Stretching (n = 16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n male (% male) | 24 (56) | 15 (56) | 9 (56) |
| Age, y | 46.9 (1.2) | 47.6 (1.3) | 45.9 (2.2) |
| Ethnicity/race, n (%) | |||
| White | 32 (74) | 22 (81) | 10 (63) |
| African American | 8 (19) | 4 (15) | 4 (9) |
| Hispanic/Other | 3 (7) | 1 (4) | 2 (5) |
| Education, y | 15.4 (0.3) | 15.6 (0.3) | 15.1 (0.6) |
| Weight, kg | 103.3 (2.7) | 105.6 (3.0) | 99.3 (5.0) |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 34.8 (0.9) | 35.5 (1.2) | 33.6 (1.4) |
| Total body fat, % | 41.6 (1.4) | 42.1 (1.9) | 40.6 (1.9) |
| Trunk body fat, % | 45.3 (1.2) | 46.3 (1.6) | 43.6 (1.5) |
| Previous OSA dx, n (%) | 24 (56) | 14 (52) | 10 (63) |
| Previous OSA tx, n (%) | 17 (40) | 9 (33) | 8 (50) |
All data are presented as mean (standard error) unless otherwise noted. BMI, body mass index; OSA, obstructive sleep apnea. No between-treatment differences were found for any of the baseline participant characteristics.