Table 1.
Subject characteristics. Values are means ± SD.
| MA (n = 10) | SE (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male / Female | 7 / 3 | 8 / 2 |
| Age (years) | 72.4 ± 5.6 | 74.6 ± 4.3 |
| Education (years) | 16.2 ± 2.2 | 15.8 ± 2.3 |
| Height (cm) | 173.4 ± 10.1 | 171.7 ± 7.4 |
| Weight (kg) | 70.52 ± 15.48 | 76.15 ± 11.09 |
| BMI | 23.2 ± 3.1 | 25.7 ± 3.0 |
| Resting HR (bpm) | 53.9 ± 5.9* | 65.3 ± 6.5 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 89.1 ± 10.7 | 89.5 ± 9.3 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 126.6 ± 11.4 | 125.5 ± 19.0 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 70.4 ± 11.7 | 71.5 ± 5.9 |
| VO2max (ml/kg/min) | 41.0 ± 5.8 | 22.9 ± 3.3* |
*
Significant difference between groups (p<0.01)
MA = Masters athletes
SE = sedentary elderly
BMI = body mass index
HR = heart rate
MAP = mean arterial pressure
SBP = systolic blood pressure
DBP = diastolic blood pressure
VO2max = maximal oxygen uptake