Table 3.
Characteristics of trained and untrained males
| Variable | Trained (n = 29) | Untrained (n = 28) | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 38.5 ± 16.5 | 38.9 ± 16.8 | ns |
| Weight (kg) | 74.9 ± 5.1 | 76.3 ± 8.9 | ns |
| Height (cm) | 179.3 ± 3.5 | 181.3 ± 6.2 | ns |
| BMI (kg · m−2) | 23.3 ± 1.5 | 23.2 ± 2.0 | ns |
| Fat mass (%) | 13.4 ± 2.3 | 18.6 ± 2.8 | p < 0.001 * |
| Exercise time (min) | 15.2 ± 1.7 | 10.9 ± 1.4 | p < 0.001 * |
| VO2max (ml · Kg−1 · min− 1) | 56.0 ± 6.9 | 39.0 ± 5.8 | p < 0.001 * |
| Resting SBP (mmHg) | 126 ± 7 | 127 ± 6 | ns |
| Resting DBP (mmHg) | 76 ± 4 | 77 ± 4 | ns |
| RHR (b.min − 1) | 57 ± 3 | 65 ± 3 | p < 0.001 * |
Values are Means ± SD; * = P < 0.05; BMI Body Mass Index, SBP Systolic Blood Pressure, DBP Diastolic Blood Pressure, RHR Resting Heart Rate; ns: not significant