Table 2.
Changes in variables after participation in six-month programme
| Variables | Pre- | Post- | Changes | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg)a | 71.1 (11.9) | 71.8 (12.9) | 0.7 (1.0) | 0.193b |
| Body fat (%)c | 40.2 (5.9) | 39.3 (9.3) | –0.9 (3.4) | 0.010d |
| Gross VO2max (ml kg-1 min-1)c | 24.0 (3.8) | 26.0 (4.0) | 2.0 (0.2) | 0.014d |
| Partial curl up repetition (n min-1)c | 22.0 (4.0) | 27.5 (8.0) | 5.5 (4.0) | 0.001d |
| Push up repetition (n min-1)c | 23.0 (6.00) | 22.0 (7.00) | –1.0 (1.0) | 0.812d |
| Sit and reach distance (cm)c | 1.0 (12.8) | 7.5 (13.0) | 6.5 (0.2) | 0.005d |
| IPAQ score (METs-minute)c | 1852.5 (7047.0) | 4638.0 (8827.0) | 2785.5 (1780) | 0.145d |
| EBBS scorec | 129.50 (29.25) | 131.00 (13.50) | 1.5 (–15.75) | 0.393d |
aMean (SD), bP-value using paired t test, cMedian (interquartile range), dP value using Wilcoxon signed ranks test. Abbreviations: IPAQ = International Physical Activity Questionnaire, EBBS = Exercise Benefits and Barrier.