Table 1.
Clinical characteristics pre- and post-AEXT
| Pre-AEXT | Post-AEXT | Percent Change | N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 52.1 ± 1.4 | 21 | ||
| Total cholesterol, mg/dl | 190.9 ± 6.1 | 184.8 ± 6.5 | −2.8 | 18 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dl | 85.7 ± 9.0 | 69.7 ± 5.0* | −12.3 | 19 |
| Lipoprotein cholesterol, mg/dl | ||||
| High density | 63.8 ± 3.8 | 63.0 ± 2.9 | 0.5 | 19 |
| Low density | 112.2 ± 5.6 | 110.2 ± 6.1 | −1.7 | 19 |
| Fasting glucose, mg/dl | 92.9 ± 2.6 | 89.0 ± 2.7 | −3.7 | 17 |
| Blood pressure, mmHg | ||||
| Systolic | 122.3 ± 2.3 | 121.1 ± 2.6 | −0.8 | 21 |
| Diastolic | 77.5 ± 1.3 | 78.5 ± 1.8 | 1.4 | 21 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 29.8 ± 1.1 | 29.1 ± 0.9 | −2.1 | 21 |
| Maximal oxygen consumption, ml·kg−1·min−1 | 25.7 ± 1.0 | 29.0 ± 1.4** | 12.6 | 21 |
Values are means ± SE; N, usable sample for variables. AEXT, aerobic exercise training.
*
P < 0.05 and
**
P < 0.01, significant differences baseline vs. final.