Table 3.
Fitness and performance changes for both groups using intention to treat analysis
| Variable | Mean Change (M ± SD) TF20 (n = 7) CG (n = 6) |
Within Groups Comparisona TF20 CG |
Between Groups Comparisonb | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | −0.39 ± 2.9 | − 0.55 ± 1.0 | 1.000 | 0.109 | 0.153 |
| % Fat | −2.09 ± 1.1 | − 1.52 ± 1.7 | 0.018* | 0.109 | 0.063 |
| Fat Mass (FM, kg) | −1.93 ± 1.2 | − 1.42 ± 1.7 | 0.018* | 0.109 | 0.053 |
| Lean Mass (FFM, kg) | 5.19 ± 4.0 | 0.87 ± 1.7 | 0.028* | 0.109 | 0.199 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | −0.03 ± 0.9 | − 0.37 ± 0.4 | 0.933 | 0.109 | 0.046 Ɨ |
| Grip Strength (adj.) | 0.08 ± 0.06 | 0.03 ± 0.05 | 0.018* | 0.109 | 0.038 Ɨ |
| Sit & Reach (cm) | 2.96 ± 3.0 | 1.21 ± 3.4 | 0.063 | 0.593 | 0.086 |
| Vertical Jump (cm) | −1.02 ± 2.7 | −0.85 ± 3.5 | 0.684 | 0.655 | 1.000 |
| Push-Ups | 4.43 ± 11.0 | 0.67 ± 2.1 | 0.249 | 0.414 | 0.830 |
| Curl-Ups | 6.86 ± 22.0 | 10.5 ± 16.2 | 0.176 | 0.180 | 0.315 |
| Agility (sec) | −0.57 ± 0.6 | 0.04 ± 0.1 | 0.028* | 0.180 | 0.775 |
| VO2max (ml/kg/min) | 2.47 ± 1.1 | 1.99 ± 2.2 | 0.028* | 0.109 | 0.685 |
%FAT % body fat, BMI Body Mass Index, VO2max estimated VO2max
*Statistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) within group change. ƗStatistically significant (p ≤ 0.05) difference between groups. aMann-Whitney U. bWilcoxon Signed Rank
All entried in boldface are statistically significant (p > 0.05); this is noted in the table notes