Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Men (n = 539) | Women (n = 575) | P‐value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Age (years) | 67.24 ± 14.64 | 65.43 ± 13.31 | 0.031 |
| Race (Black, %) | 21.9 | 32.4 | <0.0001 |
| Height (cm) | 175.52 ± 7.17 | 162.14 ± 6.06 | <0.0001a |
| Weight (kg) | 84.31 ± 14.46 | 69.59 ± 13.94 | 0.010a |
| ALM (kg) | 25.82 ± 3.91 | 17.43 ± 2.73 | <0.0001a |
| Fat mass (kg) | 24.87 ± 9.63 | 27.44 ± 10.26 | <0.0001a |
| Gait speed in 400 m (m/s) | 1.61 ± 0.29 | 1.51 ± 0.25 | <0.0001a |
| Peak torque (Nm)b | 171.44 ± 49.62 | 115.04 ± 32.81 | <0.0001a |
ALM, appendicular lean mass; SD, standard deviation.
a
Age‐adjusted P‐value.
b
Measured by isometric knee extension.