Table 1.
Participant characteristics.
| Variable | Recreational Athletes (n = 12) | Sub-Elite Athletes (n = 13) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 27.5 ± 12.3 | 32.5 ± 7.4 |
| Height (cm) | 169.3 ± 7.3 | 167.9 ± 7.8 |
| Body Mass (kg) | 69.0 ± 9.4 | 60.9 ± 6.7 |
| Body Mass Index | 24 ± 3 | 22 ± 2 |
| Weekly Exercise Duration (hr.wk−1) | 8.0 ± 3.6 | 16.0 ± 4.0* |
Note. Recreational athletes were involved in Part One and Part Two of the study, while Sub-Elite Athletes were only involved in Part Two of the study. Data shown as means ± SD.
*
indicates significant difference between groups (p < 0.05).