Table 1.
General characteristics of subjects based on level of PA
| Parameters | Physically inactive (≤500 METs min/week) | Moderate PA (500–2,500 METs min/week) | Physically active (≥2,500 METs min/week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 25 | 25 | 35 |
| Male/female | 10/15 | 16/9 | 22/13 |
| Age (years) | 62.7±4.3 | 63.2±5.6 | 62.9±3.7 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.1±7.6 | 23.4±6.3* | 18.9±4.3* |
| Waist (cm) | 76.1±27.9 | 69.7±18.5 | 64.6±16.5 |
| Hips (cm) | 85.9±24.3 | 85.7±22.3 | 85.4±21.7 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 111.2±9.5 | 108.9±10.3 | 109.5±10.5 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 72.5±13.7 | 72.5±11.3 | 72.8±8.5 |
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 5.7±0.85 | 5.4±0.65** | 4.8±0.75** |
| TG (mmol/L) | 0.85±0.45 | 0.81±0.65* | 0.8±0.41* |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.3±0.56 | 4.2±0.68* | 3.9±0.98* |
| HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.5±0.35 | 1.2±0.30* | 1.0±0.28* |
| LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 3.6±0.72 | 3.4±0.67* | 3.0±0.61* |
Notes: Values are expressed as mean ± SD;
*
P<0.05,
**
P<0.01. Significance at P<0.05.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; MET, metabolic equivalent; PA, physical activity; TG, triglyceride; SD, standard deviation.