Table 1:
Baseline Characteristics
| Variable | Control Group (n=25) | Exercise Group (n=28) | Athletes (n=14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52 (50-54) | 54 (52-55) | 52 (50-54) |
| Male Sex n (%) | 15 (60) | 15 (54) | 11 (79) |
| Race n (%) | |||
| White | 20 (80) | 22 (79) | 14 (100) |
| Asian | 3 (12) | 3 (10) | 0 |
| Other | 2 (8) | 3 (10) | 0 |
| Weight (kg) | 76 (71-82) | 74 (67-80) | 75 (69-81) |
| Height (cm) | 168 (164-172) | 165 (153-177) | 175 (171-179) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.5 (25.2-27.8) | 25.6 (24.5-26.7) | 24.4 (23.0-25.8) |
| SBP (mmHg) | 123 (120-126) | 120 (118-123) | 126 (121-131) |
| DBP (mmHg) | 74 (71-76) | 72 (70-74) | 72 (69-76) |
| Heart Rate (bpm) | 74 (71-78) | 73 (70-76) | 58 (54-63) |
| VO2 max (mL/kg/min) | 29 (27-31) | 29 (27-31) | 45 (41-49) |
Variables are expressed as mean (95% confidence intervals) or n (%). BMI indicates body mass index; SBP, mean 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure; DBP, mean 24-hour ambulatory diastolic blood pressure; VO2 max, maximal oxygen uptake; bpm, beats per minute.