Table 2.
Performance, inflammatory and metabolic parameters according physical fitness status (Low and High VO2max).
| Fitness | Low VO2max (n=6) | High VO2max (n=6) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| VO2max (ml.kg.min−1) | 41.0 ± 4.2 | 62.8 ± 4.9 | <0.001 |
| Maximal Workload (watts) | 167.0 ± 33.8 | 263.4 ± 28.2 | <0.001 |
| Leptin (ng.mL1) | 8.5 ± 5.4 | 2.7 ± 3.0 | 0.045 |
| Adiponectin (μg.mL−1) | 11.2 ± 3.4 | 12.1 ± 8.0 | 0.817 |
| PAI-1 (ng.mL−1) | 20.9 ± 16.7 | 23.6 ± 23.9 | 0.822 |
| NEFA (mEq.L) | 0.89 ± 0.02 | 0.91 ± 0.03 | 0.369 |
| TAG (mg.dL−1) | 128.6 ± 28.7 | 150.5 ± 31.7 | 0.239 |
| TC (mg.dL−1) | 192.8 ± 24.2 | 163.3 ± 17.3 | 0.035 |
| LDL-c (mg.dL−1) | 122.9 ± 25.0 | 96.5 ± 16.8 | 0.057 |
| HDL-c (mg.dL−1) | 44.1 ± 8.8 | 36.6 ± 4.2 | 0.091 |
| Non-HDL (mg.dL−1) | 148.7 ± 27.2 | 126.6 ± 14.7 | 0.111 |
PAI-1 = plasminogen inhibitor-1; NEFA = Non-esterified fatty acids; TAG = triacylglycerol; TC = total cholesterol; LDL-c = low density lipoprotein; HDL-c = high density lipoprotein.