Table 1.
Physical characteristics of old and young subjects
| Old (n = 13) | Young (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, year | 60 ± 3** | 24 ± 2 |
| Weight, kg | 76 ± 6 | 77 ± 11 |
| Height, cm | 179 ± 4 | 179 ± 6 |
| VO2max | ||
| L min−1 | 3.69 ± 0.30 | 3.82 ± 0.66 |
| mL min−1 kg−1 | 47.9 ± 3.9 | 50.5 ± 7.0 |
| Whole body | ||
| Lean mass, kg | 61.3 ± 2.7 | 58.2 ± 5.0 |
| Fat mass, kg | 11.3 ± 4.5 | 11.2 ± 2.2 |
| Fat% | 14.8 ± 4.4 | 15.6 ± 3.6 |
| Leg | ||
| Lean mass, kg | 19.8 ± 0.7 | 19.9 ± 2.1 |
| Fat mass, kg | 4.0 ± 1.4 | 4.2 ± 1.0 |
| Fat% | 15.9 ± 4.0 | 16.8 ± 4.6 |
VO 2max maximal oxygen consumption
**p < 0.01 (significant difference between groups)