Table 4.
Association of duration of exercise with biochemical parameters and body mass index.
| Exercise duration | Biochemical parameter | χ2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | ||||
| <150 | ≥150 | |||
| >1 hr/day | 58.8% | 41.2% | 2.84 | 0.672 |
| ½–1 hr/day | 48.6% | 36.4% | ||
| 2–3 times/wk | 62.9% | 37.1% | ||
| No exercise | 51.3% | 48.7% | ||
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | ||||
| <199 | ≥199 | |||
| >1 hr/day | 76.5% | 23.5% | 2.96 | 0.006* |
| ½–1 hr/day | 70.1% | 29.9% | ||
| 2–3 times/wk | 59.4% | 40.6% | ||
| No exercise | 37.7% | 62.3% | ||
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | ||||
| <23.0 | ≥23.0 | |||
| >1 hr/day | 17.6% | 82.4% | 0.896 | 0.925 |
| ½–1 hr/day | 18.7% | 81.3% | ||
| 2–3 times/wk | 17.1% | 82.9% | ||
| No exercise | 16.2% | 83.8% | ||
*
P < 0.01.