Table 1.
Study participant demographics.
| Pregnant (N = 10) | Non-pregnant (N = 9) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 31.1 ± 2.7 | 32.7 ± 3.2 | 0.68 |
| Gestational age (weeks) | 20.6 ± 5.4 | – | – |
| Height (cm) | 167.0 ± 5.3 | 163.8 ± 7.2 | 0.28 |
| Pre/non-pregnant weight (kg) | 62.7 ± 8.6 | 59.8 ± 8.6 | 0.50 |
| Pre/non-pregnant BMI (kg/m2) | 23.4 ± 3.3 | 22.3 ± 2.8 | 0.43 |
| Resting heart rate (bpm) | 77.9 ± 10.9 | 69.2 ± 6.6 | 0.052 |
| Time to reach moderate intensity heart rate range (min) | 10.4 ± 2.2 | 11.8 ± 1.9 | 0.16 |
| Heart rate during continuous exercise session (bpm) | 139.4 ± 7.5 | 137.6 ± 5.0 | 0.55 |
| Average speed during continuous exercise session (mph) | 3.4 ± 0.5 | 3.6 ± 0.4 | 0.18 |
| Total exercise duration (min) | 40.4 ± 2.2 | 41.8 ± 1.9 | 0.16 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. BMI, body mass index; bpm, beats per minute; mph, miles per hour; SD, standard deviation. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests.