Table 1.
Demographics, fitness, and BDNF.
| Variable | Total sample N = 92 | Walking group N = 47 | Control group N = 45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35.9% | 31.90% | 40.00% |
| Age (years) | 66.82 (5.59) | 67.23 (5.39) | 66.38 (5.83) |
| EDUCATION % | |||
| High School | 19.6% | 19.1% | 20% |
| Part College/Vocational | 30.4% | 36.2% | 24.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.3% | 12.8% | 20% |
| Master's Degree | 21.7% | 23.4% | 20% |
| PhD or Equivalent | 12% | 8.5% | 15.6% |
| VO2max(mL/kg) | 21.51 (4.68) | 21.22 (4.62) | 21.82 (4.78) |
| Pre-intervention BDNF (pg/mL) | 21,909.96 (9147.95) | 21,736.91 (9768.31) | 22,090.69 (8558.71) |
| Post-intervention BDNF (pg/mL) | 22,897.03 (8293.85) | 24,067.78 (7814.90) | 21,674.24 (8684.70) |
| BDNF met allele carriers | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Demographic information comparing the two intervention groups: walking intervention, stretching and toning control.