Table 1.
Participant physical and training characteristics (values are mean ± standard deviation).
| Variable | Adolescent Swimmers (n = 16) | Adult Swimmers (n = 16) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 14.0 ± 1.0 | 21.5 ± 3.1 * |
| Somatic maturity (y from age of peak height velocity) |
0.6 ± 1.0 | n/a |
| Height (cm) | 170.0 ± 9.3 | 179.6 ± 7.4 * |
| Mass (kg) | 56.5 ± 10.5 | 76.7 ± 10.7 * |
| Body Fat (%) | 11.7 ± 3.7 | 14.1 ± 5.2 |
| Training History (y) | 4.7 ± 1.3 | 9.1 ± 3.7 * |
| Training Volume (h/wk) | 13.7 ± 0.9 | 15.0 ± 1.3 |
* denotes a significant difference between groups (p < 0.05).