Table 3.
Training variables, fatt mass and body mass given as mean and standard deviation (SD) N = 49
| Variables | Mean (±SD) before | Mean (±SD) after | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass (kg) | 82.8 (12.9) | 83.5 (13.1)a | 0.05 |
| Fat mass (%) | 26.8 (6.9) | 26.0 (6.5)a | 0.11 |
| Total lean mass (kg) | 82.8 (12.6) | 84.4 (6.4)a | 0.12 |
| Lean mass in legs (kg) | 19.0 (2.4) | 19.5 (2.4)a | 0.21 |
| Lean mass in trunk (kg) | 27.7 (3.3) | 28.3 (3.3)a | 0.18 |
| Lean mass in arms (kg) | 6.9 (0.9) | 7.4 (0.9)a | 0.56 |
| 1RM in leg extension (kg) | 84.5 (15.9) | 99.3 (19.4)a | 0.93 |
| 1RM in scott curl (kg) | 10.5 (2.0) | 12.3 (2.2)a | 0.90 |
| 1RM in leg press (kg) | 310.8 (63.9) | 365.0 (81.3)a | 0.84 |
1RM One-repetition maximum
Paired-sample t-test
Lean mass was assessed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
a,bIndicate significant changes between baseline and 12-week follow-up; asignificant at 0.01 level