Table 1.
Group characteristics at baseline.
| Parameter | Control Group (n = 25) | Study Group (n = 25) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.21 ± 3.1 | 53.24 ± 3.4 | 0.4 | |
| Gender (%) | Female | 40% | 44% | 0.12 |
| Male | 60% | 56% | 0.1 | |
| Height (cm) | 166.20 ± 7.23 | 168.42 ± 6.99 | 0.2 | |
| WC (cm) | 103.31 ± 6.21 | 102.45 ± 6.45 | 0.17 | |
| HC (cm) | 108.22 ± 5.22 | 107.36 ± 6.08 | 0.09 | |
| WHR | 0.95 ± 0.09 | 0.95 ± 0.07 | 0.9 | |
| Physical activity (minutes) | 350.44 ± 120.20 | 322.62 ± 130.32 | 0.1 | |
WC = waist circumference; HC = hip circumference; WHR = waist/hip ratio; values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation; p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.