Table 1. Baseline characteristics of participants.
| Measure | Initially recruited cohort (n = 245) | Finished exercise program (n = 168) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 78.7 ± 6.4 | 78.3 ± 6.3 |
| Gender (n, % women) | 195, 80.0% | 131, 78.0% |
| Mass (kg) | 75.9 ± 18.4 | 75.5 ± 17.3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.4 ± 6.8 | 29.6 ± 6.6 |
| Medications (n) | 5.2 ± 3.2 | 5.1 ± 3.1 |
| Morbidities (n) | 5.0 ± 2.8 | 4.8 ± 2.6 |
| ABC | 60.7 ± 26.0 | 65.5 ± 24.3 |
| SPPB | 8.0 ± 2.8 | 8.6 ± 2.5 |
| SPPB Balance (s) | 26.0 ± 5.4 | 26.8 ± 5.1 |
| GDS | 3.1 ± 2.4 | 3.0 ± 2.5 |
| GAI | 4.0 ± 4.7 | 3.9 ± 4.6 |
| SARC-F (n, % probable sarcopenic) | 85, 34.7% | 34, 20.2% |
| EQ-5D-3L | 0.78 ± 0.15 | 0.79 ± 0.14 |
Notes.
All continuous data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. All categorical data are presented as the absolute number followed by the percentage.
- ABC
- Activity-specific Balance Confidence questionnaire
- SPPB
- Short Physical performance Battery
- GDS
- Geriatric Depression Scale
- GAI
- Geriatric Anxiety Index
- EQ-5D-3L
- EuorQoL 5D 3L questionnaire