Table 2.
Physical characteristics of trained and untrained subjects. Values are means (±SD).
| Trained subjects (n=73) |
Untrained subjects (n=74) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Decimal age (years) | 13.0 (1.5) | 12.9 (1.4) |
| Stature (m) | 1.61 (0.14) | 1.54 (.13) ** |
| Body mass (kg) | 48.5 (11.3) | 47.3 (12.4) |
| ΣSKF (mm) | 71.3 (18.2) | 97.5 (49.5)*** |
| Body fat (%) | 14.2 (3.3) | 18.9 (9.2)*** |
| FFM (kg) | 41.7 (10.0) | 37.9 (8.9)* |
ΣSKF = sum of the eight skinfolds (biceps, triceps, subscapular, chest, suprailliac, abdominal, thigh, medial calf); FFM = fat free mass
* denote significant difference from trained subjects at p < 0.05
** denote significant difference from trained subjects at p < 0.01
*** denote significant difference from trained subjects at p < 0.001 respectively.