Table 1.
Physical and anthropometric characteristics of the participants
| Probiotic | Placebo | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 10 | 12 | |
| Age (years) | 22 ± 3.4 | 21 ± 1.5 | 0.732 |
| Body height (cm) | 178 ± 10 | 179 ± 12 | 0.545 |
| Body mass (kg) | 75 ± 11 | 77 ± 8 | 0.412 |
| FAT % | 12 ± 2 | 11 ± 5 | 0.351 |
| BMI | 23 ± 1.2 | 22 ± 0.5 | 0.820 |
| Training loads (MET-hr/week) | 94 ± 53 | 98 ± 51 | 0.903 |
| VO2max | 65 ± 12 | 67 ± 14 | 0.235 |
BMI, Body-Mass Index. Results are expressed as means ± standard deviations. Significance was considered for p < 0.05. Results are derived from the unpaired T-test.