Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the RUSH study groups. No significant differences between the groups were determined.
| Variables | HI(I)T group | MICE group | CG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.9 ± 5.0 | 42.9 ± 5.1 | 42.5 ± 5.6 |
| Body height (centimeter) | 181.1 ± 7.0 | 181.6 ± 5.3 | 181.7 ± 5.3 |
| Body weight (kilogram) | 91.5 ± 14.0 | 89.5 ± 12.3 | 89.8 ± 15.5 |
| Overweight (BMI > 25.0 kg/m2) (n) | 78% | 73% | 77% |
| Fat mass (%)a | 25.5 ± 5.7 | 23.8 ± 6.0 | 23.9 ± 6.1 |
| Physical activity (index)b | 2.8 ± 1.4 | 2.6 ± 1.1 | 2.6 ± 1.1 |
| Occupational working time (hours/week) | 42.7 ± 8.5 | 44.8 ± 5.4 | 44.6 ± 7.4 |
| VO2max (mL/min/kg−1) | 35.9 ± 5.6 | 39.5 ± 5.5 | 37.9 ± 6.3 |
| Total exercise volume (minutes/week) | 28.8 ± 32.1 | 32.4 ± 37.3 | 32.6 ± 37.5 |
| “Athletic” history (n)c | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Energy intake (kilocalorie/day) | 2595 ± 738 | 2737 ± 592 | 2580 ± 616 |
| Fat/protein/carbohydrates (gram/day) | 96/104/305 | 105/105/322 | 96/104/297 |
aAs assessed by bioimpedance analysis; bbased on a scale from 1 (very low) to 7 (very high) according to a subjective assessment of professional, household, and recreational activities; cformerly (13 ± 5 years ago) engaged in competitive sports with relevant demands on aerobic capacity (running, swimming, biking, triathlon, soccer, handball, and hockey); BMI: body mass index.