Table 1.
Physical and physiological characteristics of subjects.
| Variables | EG (n = 15) | CTG (n = 12) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 75.1 ± 1.4 | 72.3 ± 1.4 | 0.060 |
| Fat mass (kg) | 19.4 ± 1.5 | 21.3 ± 0.8 | 0.059 |
| Fat free mass (kg) | 24.1 ± 1.1 | 26.8 ± 1.3 | 0.062 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.3 ± 0.5 | 25.5 ± 0.4 | 0.088 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 126.8 ± 2.7 | 130.4 ± 3.3 | 0.163 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 78.7 ± 1.9 | 78.6 ± 3.1 | 0.456 |
| Physical activity (steps) | 5414.1 ± 2.3 | 5368.3 ± 2.5 | 0.487 |
All values were expressed as mean ± standard error; EG = Exercise group, CTG = Control group.