Table 2.
Phenotypic characteristics of Lithuanian elite athlete groups.
| Phenotypic Characteristics | Endurance-Oriented (n = 44) | Sprint/Power-Oriented (n = 59) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, cm | 180.2 ± 9.1 | 179.8 ± 8.7 | 0.597 |
| Weight, kg | 72.5 ± 10.7 * | 77.8 ± 12.6 * | 0.007 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 22.2 ± 1.6 * | 23.8 ± 3 * | 0.000 |
| Fat mass, kg | 8 ± 2.2 | 7.8 ± 3.8 | 0.637 |
| Muscle mass, kg | 39.6 ± 8.9 * | 43.1 ± 8.7 * | 0.015 |
| Right handgrip strength, kg | 54.1 ± 8.3 * | 61.4 ± 6.1 * | 0.000 |
| Left handgrip strength, kg | 52.7 ± 7.1 * | 58.6 ± 10.9 * | 0.000 |
| STEMP, W | 1858.5 ± 315.63 * | 2366.3 ± 372.1 * | 0.000 |
| AAMP, W | 1131 ± 154.3 * | 1298.5 ± 208.8 * | 0.000 |
| VO2max, mL/min/kg | 70.6 ± 3.3 * | 64.6 ± 4.7 * | 0.000 |
Data presented as means (± standard deviation). BMI—body mass index, STEMP—short-term explosive muscle power, AAMP—anaerobic alactic muscle power; VO2max—maximum oxygen uptake.