Table 2.
Background characteristics of participants divided into regular exercisers (n = 68) and non‐regular exercise (n = 116) throughout all three follow‐ups
| Variable | Regular exercisers | Non‐regular exercise | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | ||
| Age (y) | 39.5 ± 12.5 | 35.5 ± 10.7 | .028 |
| Body weight (kg) | 82.8 ± 14.7 | 77.3 ± 15.0 | .017 |
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Gender (men) | 43 (63.2) | 51 (44.0) | .018 |
| BMI (kg/m2) ≥25 (overweight or obese) | 43 (63.2) | 53 (45.7) | .032 |
| High educational level (≥4 y of higher education) | 30 (44.1) | 47 (40.5) | .747 |
| High household income (>100 000 US dollar per year) | 29 (42.7) | 39 (33.6) | .286 |
| Spouse/partner | 42 (61.8) | 73 (63.0) | .875 |
| Have children | 19 (27.9) | 38 (32.8) | .605 |
| Employed outside the home | 57 (83.8) | 78 (67.2) | .022 |
Abbreviation: Body mass index.