Table 2. Anthropometric, functional, training and health characteristics of male sample.
| 40–49 years (n = 19) | 50–59 years (n = 39) | 60–69 years (n = 11) | 70–79 years (n = 9) | Total (n = 78) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropometric characteristics | |||||
| Height (cm) | 180.1 ± 6.2 | 176.7 ± 6.7 | 177.2 ± 12.6 | 178.3 ± 10.2 | 177.8 ± 8.0 |
| Mass (kg) | 88.3 ± 10.5 | 83.7 ± 15.7 | 83.3 ± 11.2 | 87.5 ± 12.7 | 85.2 ± 13.6 |
| Fat (%) | 18.2 ± 7.0 | 18.4 ± 8.2 | 20.3 ± 6.4 | 23.2 ± 5.6 | 19.2 ± 7.5 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 16.4 ± 7.5 | 16.4 ± 10.6 | 16.6 ± 4.8 | 20.6 ± 7.4 | 16.9 ± 8.9 |
| FFM (kg) | 71.9 ± 7.7 | 67.3 ± 7.4 | 66.7 ± 11.6 | 66.9 ± 8.7 | 68.3 ± 8.4 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.2 ± 3.1 | 26.8 ± 4.5 | 26.6 ± 3.2 | 27.4 ± 2.8 | 26.9 ± 3.8 |
| Sarcopenic status (count) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Functional characteristics | |||||
| Grip strength (kg) | 55.2 ± 9.4b,c | 51.3 ± 8.5c | 45.6 ± 14.0 | 37.5 ± 5.9 | 49.9 ± 10.7 |
| Gait speed (m/s) | 1.25 ± 0.19 | 1.25 ± 0.19 | 1.29 ± 0.14 | 1.24 ± 0.21 | 1.26 ± 0.18 |
| Training and health characteristics | |||||
| Participation (years) | 6.2 ± 6.3c | 12.6 ± 9.7 | 14.2 ± 11.0 | 19.6 ± 12.8 | 12.1 ± 10.2 |
| Training (h) | 6.6 ± 4.2 | 4.1 ± 3.6 | 5.3 ± 4.3 | 7.2 ± 6 | 5.2 ± 4.3 |
| Chronic diseases (number) | 0.0 ± 0.0b,c | 0.1 ± 0.3b,c | 1.2 ± 1.0 | 1.0 ± 0.9 | 0.3 ± 0.7 |
| Prescribed medications (number) | 0.1 ± 0.2b,c | 0.1 ± 0.3b,c | 0.9 ± 1.2 | 1.1 ± 0.9 | 0.3 ± 0.7 |
Notes.
All values are mean ± SD except sarcopenic status whereby count is the number of individuals with sarcopenia in each category.
a
Significantly different to 50–59 years old group.
b
Significantly significant to 60–69 years old group.
c
Significantly significant to 70–79 years old group.