Table 1.
Demographic and baseline characteristics of subjects.
| CHARACTERISTICS | MALES (n=172) | FEMALES (n=165) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 28.0 ± 13.95 (18–66) | 27.0 ± 14.73 (18–65) | NS |
| Height (m) | 1.7 ± 0.07 (1.5–1.9) | 1.6 ± 0.06 (1.5–1.8) | <0.001 |
| Weight (kg) | 66.7 ± 8.48 (51–87) | 60.3 ± 9.05 (43–86) | <0.001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.9 ± 8.31 (18.1–28.0) | 21.7 ± 7.75 (18.0–27.2) | NS |
| Waist Circumference (cm) | 80.4 ± 7.35 (70–94) | 74.8 ± 6.75 (68–82) | <0.001 |
| Pre-exercise SBP(mmHg) | 120.0 ± 8.41 (99–136) | 118.0 ± 10.26 (96–137) | <0.05 |
| Pre-exercise DBP(mmHg) | 78.0 ± 6.05 (66–88) | 74.0 ± 7.79 (60–88) | <0.001 |
| Resting HR (bpm) | 73.0 ± 9.57 (58–84) | 75.0 ± 6.29 (63–81) | <0.05 |
Data are means ± SD and range. Abbreviations: n= number of subjects; NS, not significant; BMI, body mass index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate.