Table 2.
Associations Between Metabolic Flexibility (ΔRQ) and Physical, Hormonal, and Metabolic Characteristics
| ΔRQ vs Variables | r | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Significant associations | ||
| Adiponectin | 0.652 | <0.001 |
| Peripheral IS | 0.435 | 0.002 |
| Suppression in lipolysis | 0.368 | 0.016 |
| SHBG | 0.336 | 0.045 |
| Baseline RQ | −0.697 | <0.0001 |
| VAT | −0.521 | 0.001 |
| Total cholesterol | −0.401 | 0.009 |
| TG | −0.334 | 0.031 |
| TG/HDL ratio | −0.306 | 0.049 |
| Fasting insulin | −0.468 | 0.002 |
| Nonsignificant associations | ||
| Age | 0.039 | 0.806 |
| BMI | −0.065 | 0.684 |
| Total fat mass | −0.052 | 0.747 |
| Percent body fat | 0.094 | 0.559 |
| Total testosterone | 0.112 | 0.508 |
| Free testosterone | −0.086 | 0.623 |
| Fasting glucose | 0.112 | 0.482 |
Abbreviation: HDL, high-density lipoprotein.