Table 1.
Participant baseline characteristics
| Total | CON | MRT | HRT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 |
| Sex (men/women) | 18/15 | 6/4 | 5/8 | 7/3 |
| Age (y) | 67 ± 2 | 68 ± 1.8 | 66 ± 2.4 | 67 ± 2.3 |
| Height (cm) | 173 ± 8 | 175 ± 8 | 173 ± 7 | 171 ± 8 |
| Weight (kg) | 78 ± 14 | 82 ± 16.9 | 73 ± 12 | 79 ± 14 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.8 ± 3.7 | 26.6 ± 4.3 | 24.3 ± 3.5 | 26.9 ± 3.1 |
| HbA1c (mmol/l) | 36 ± 3.1 | 37 ± 3.5 | 35.2 ± 3.0 | 35.4 ± 2.9 |
| Total-C (mmol/l) | 5.9 ± 0.9 | 5.7 ± 0.8 | 6.0 ± 1.0 | 6.0 ± 0.9 |
| Training Compliance (%) | 86 ± 12 | 86 ± 16 | 86 ± 7 |
Values are mean ± SD. Baseline group-differences within studies evaluated with one-way ANOVA, chi-square test (sex distribution), and Welch’s unpaired t-test (compliance). No significant group differences
HRT heavy resistance training, MRT moderate load resistance training, CON control, BMI body mass index, Total-C total cholesterol