Table 1.
Participants’ characteristics at baseline
| Baseline characteristics | Total (N = 25) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 71.9 ± 4.5 |
| Male sex | 12 (48.0) |
| College or university level completed | 13 (52.0) |
| Sum of chronic conditions | 3.3 ± 1.6 |
| Health risk factors | |
| Weight (kg) | 71.7 (65.2–97.6) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2)* | 27.2 (23.9–32.8) |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 92.1 (83.2–106.5) |
| Fat mass (%) | 32.4 ± 9.1 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 129.9 ± 22.9 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 81.4 ± 16.7 |
| Physical capacity | |
| Leg strength (kg) | 21.0 ± 6.9 |
| Handgrip strength (kg) | 21.9 (17.4–32.6) |
| 6-minute walk (m) | 511 ± 82.0 |
Notes: Data are presented as unadjusted mean ± standard deviation, N (%), or median (25th–75th percentile).
*
P ≤ 0.05 for difference among groups at baseline.