Table 1. The physical characteristics of the participants.
| Group | N | Age (years) | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 93 | 20.48 (1.212) | 170.93 (7.214) | 67.19 (8.022) |
| KND | 31 | 20.06 (1.209) | 171.04 (4.538) | 68.37 (7.161) |
| SWM | 13 | 20.23 (0.832) | 176.11 (6.073) | 71.73 (7.350) |
| GYM | 23 | 20.30 (1.185) | 163.17 (5.249) | 59.40 (5.636) |
| SPR | 15 | 21.00 (1.254) | 176.51 (6.420) | 70.37 (5.195) |
| CON | 11 | 21.64 (0.674) | 173.15 (5.376) | 70.42 (8.269) |
Mean (± SD). KND: kendo athletes; SWM: swimmers; GYM: gymnasts; SPR: sprint runners; CON: control.