Table 1.
Participant Characteristics.
| Males (N = 16) | Females (N = 19) | Combined (N = 35) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 23.8 ± 3.6 | 22.9 ± 3.5 | 23.3 ± 3.5 |
| Height (cm) * | 177.6 ± 5.3 | 166.9 ± 8.7 | 171.8 ± 9.1 |
| Body Mass (kg) * | 75.4 ± 10.6 | 63.6 ± 9.6 | 68.8 ± 11.6 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.9 ± 3.6 | 22.7 ± 2.9 | 23.3 ± 3.2 |
| SBP (mmHg) * | 122 ± 5.5 | 114 ± 5 | 117 ± 6.5 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 73 ± 6.4 | 71 ± 6 | 72 ± 6.3 |
| MAP (mmHg) * | 90 ± 5.7 | 85 ± 5 | 87 ± 5.6 |
| Thigh Skinfold (mm) | |||
| Dominant Leg | 25.8 ± 11.0 | 32.6 ± 9.2 | 29.5 ± 10.5 |
| Non-dominant Leg | 25.9 ± 11.6 | 32.8 ± 8.8 | 29.6 ± 10.6 |
| Difference | 0.12 ± 1.63 | 0.26 ± 2.1 | 0.2 ± 1.87 |
| Thigh Circumference (cm) | |||
| Dominant Leg | 48.8 ± 4.2 | 49.2 ± 4.9 | 49.0 ± 4.5 |
| Non-dominant Leg | 47.9 ± 4.5 | 48.5 ± 4.9 | 48.3 ± 4.7 |
| Difference | 0.91 ± 2.6 | 0.68 ± 1.6 | 0.78 ± 2.12 |
| Arterial Occlusion Pressure (AOP) | |||
| Dominant Leg * | 230 ± 41 | 191 ± 27 | 209 ± 39 |
| Non-dominant Leg * | 209 ± 37 | 178 ± 21 | 192 ± 33 |
| Difference | 21 ± 28.7 ^ | 13 ± 27.3 | 17 ± 27.8 |
Values are mean ± SD. BMI = body mass index, SBP = systolic blood pressure, DBP = diastolic blood pressure, MAP = mean arterial pressure. * = significant difference between males and females (p < 0.05); ^ = significant difference between dominant and non-dominant leg (p < 0.05).