Table 1.
Demographics and anthropometric level of physical activity and inspiratory muscle strength data.
| Characteristic (n= 45) | Males (n=21) | Females (n=24) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 21.86±2.59 | 22.08±2.95 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.71±11.55 | 57.25±8.98 |
| Height (m) | 1.76±0.08 | 1.63±0.06 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.67±3.51 | 21.45±3.02 |
| IPAQ, very active (%) | 52.3 | 29.2 |
| IPAQ, active (%) | 38.1 | 41.6 |
| IPAQ, irregulary active (%) | 3.6 | 20.8 |
| IPAQ, inactive (%) | 0 | 8.4 |
| Predicted MIP (cmH2O) | 137.81±2.08 | 99.58±1.44 |
| MIP (cmH2O) | 146.33±22.52 | 111.42±25.31 |
| S-Index (cmH2O) | 159±20.11 | 115.29±21.27 |
Data expressed as mean ± standard deviation or percentages.
(kg)=kilograms; (kg/m2)=kilograms per square meters; (m)=meters; (y)=years. BMI=body mass index; IPAQ=International Physical Activity Questionnaire; MIP=Maximal inspiratory pressure