Table 1. Participants’ characteristics (mean ± standard deviation).
| total | male | female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 20) | (n = 10) | (n = 10) | |
| Age [yrs] | 23.7 ± 2.7 | 23.2 ± 1.9 | 24.2 ± 3.2 |
| Height [cm] | 176.8 ± 9.1 | 182.7 ± 8.1 | 170.8 ± 5.3 |
| Mass [kg] | 68.7 ± 11.1 | 75.3 ± 10.0 | 62.1 ± 7.9 |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 21.9 ± 2.5 | 22.6 ± 2.8 | 21.3 ± 2.0 |
| SMM [%] | 48.4 ± 4.8 | 52.1 ± 2.7 | 44.7 ± 3.3 |
| Body Fat [%] | 14.5 ± 7.4 | 9.2 ± 4.8 | 19.7 ± 5.7 |
| Physical activity [h/week]* | 13.2 ± 7.1 | 11.4 ± 6.9 | 14.9 ± 7.1 |
Note: BMI = body-mass-index; SMM = skeletal muscle mass
*Physical activity was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire including overall physical activity during a normal week, everyday physical activity, and sports activity in and outside of organized clubs [21]