Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the participants
| Characteristicsa | Mean ± Standard Deviation |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50 ± 10 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 32.1 ± 3.2 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 105.7 ± 9.4 |
| Waist/hip ratio | 0.96 ± 0.05 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 116 ± 13 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 74 ± 10 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 57 ± 8 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | 5.39 ± 1.19 |
| High density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/l) | 1.09 ± 0.12 |
| Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/l) | 3.32 ± 0.86 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 2.14 ± 1.08 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mmol/l) | 4.90 ± 0.48 |
a
n = 10 male participants