Table 1. Participant physical characteristics (mean ± SD).
| Parameter | Caucasian (n = 12) | Hispanic (n = 10) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 26.33 ± 5.65 | 22.60 ± 2.46 | 0.07 |
| Height (cm) | 164.79 ± 6.78 | 157.35 ± 5.61 | 0.01* |
| Mass (kg) | 60.49 ± 7.40 | 60.56 ± 8.0 | 0.98 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 22.2 ± 2.0 | 24.2 ± 2.3 | 0.20 |
| VO2max (mL/kg/min) | 31.07 ± 3.74 | 28.37 ± 3.83 | 0.12 |
| Peak Power Output (W) | 175.67 ± 27.14 | 164.20 ± 27.95 | 0.34 |
| Physical Activity (steps/2 days) | 20934.91 ± 3703.25 | 18562.67 ± 7491.68 | 0.37 |
* = p < 0.05 between Caucasian and Hispanic women