Table 1.
Demographic and metabolic characteristics of participants.
| Lean (n = 10) | Obese (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 47.71 ± 6.96 | 48.28 ± 4.19 |
| Height (meters) | 1.72 ± 0.07 | 1.74 ± 0.08 |
| Body mass (kg) | 66.67 ± 9.18 | 101.47 ± 16.25∗ |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.28 ± 1.91 | 32.98 ± 2.49∗ |
| WC (cm) | 70.71 ± 5.02 | 99.57 ± 8.94∗ |
| AC (cm) | 79.20 ± 3.37 | 99.57 ± 8.94∗ |
| HC (cm) | 83.62 ± 3.21 | 103.46 ± 13.21∗ |
| WHR | 0.83 ± 0.04 | 0.96 ± 0.02∗ |
| VO2Peak (mL.kg−1.min−1) | 42.15 ± 5.49 | 38.47 ± 7.16 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 75.8 ± 6.70 | 82.7 ± 3.09 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 168.7 ± 27.90 | 193.57 ± 40.10 |
| HDL (mg/dL) | 58.23 ± 10.25 | 52.17 ± 14.84 |
| LDL (mg/dL) | 116.47 ± 19.74 | 134.12 ± 34.27 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 80.76 ± 17.64 | 109.76 ± 41.15 |
Data presented as mean ± SD. AC: abdominal circumference; BMI: body mass index; HDL: high-density lipoprotein; LDL: low-density lipoprotein; WC: waist circumference; HC: hip circumference; WHR: waist : hip ratio. ∗Statistical difference between lean and obese groups (p < 0.05).