Table 4.
Between group comparison of body composition parameters
| Variable | Study group (n=30) | Control group (n=28) | t-value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre | ||||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.39±4.25 | 27.35±5.10 | 0.039 | 0.969 |
| BF (%) | 30.52±10.56 | 30.92±9.92 | −0.399 | 0.693 |
| VF (%) | 6.9±1.61 | 7.93±1.64 | −2.079 | 0.047* |
| WC (cm) | 82.53±8.58 | 81.5±8.58 | 0.444 | 0.661 |
| Muscle (%) | 30.45±6.87 | 29.95±6.59 | 0.280 | 0.781 |
|
| ||||
| Post | ||||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.37±3.55 | 27.2±5.10 | 0.997 | 0.002* |
| BF (%) | 27±10 | 30.6±10.10 | −4.053 | 0.042* |
| VF (%) | 6±1.37 | 7.59±1.68 | −3.763 | 0.001* |
| WC (cm) | 77.1±6.59 | 81.27±8.49 | −3.663 | 0.002* |
| Muscle (%) | 31.75±6.46 | 29.59±6.47 | 2.460 | 0.001* |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
BMI, body mass index; BF, body fat; VF, visceral fat; WC, waist circumference.
*
Significance between groups at P<0.05.