Table 2.

Distribution of the physically active and sedentary male population according to mean VO₂ max (mL/kg.min) and age groups

Active men
Age (years)	15 – 24	25 – 34	35 – 44	45 – 54	55 – 64	65 – 74
n = 1818	343	597	427	285	134	32
Mean VO2 max (mL/kg.min)	50.6 ± 7.3	47.4 ± 7.4	45.4 ± 6.8	40.5 ± 6.5	35.3 ± 6.2	30 ± 6.1
Sedentary men
Age (years)	15 – 24	25 – 34	35 – 44	45 – 54	55 – 64	65 – 74
n = 570	85	188	157	100	30	10
Mean VO2 max (mL/kg.min)	47.4 ± 7.9	41.9 ± 7.2	39.9 ± 6.8	35.6 ± 7.7	30 ± 6.3	23.1 ± 6.3