Table 1.
Baseline measures. Baseline measures of exercise and control groups: mean ± standard deviation or % (n).
| Measure | Exercise (n = 23) | Control (n = 23) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male % (#) | 47.8% (11) | 47.8% (11) | 1.0 |
| Age (years) | 74.4 ± 6.5 | 72.3 ± 6.7 | .289 |
| Body fat % | 32.3 ± 9.3 | 35.9 ± 7.9 | .169 |
| Depressive symptom score (GDS units) | 2.9 ± 2.9 | 3.1 ± 3.8 | .861 |
| Physical activity (PASE scores) | 113.1 ± 52.2 | 89.5 ± 42.7 | .105 |
| Stress (# stressful events in past year) | 1.9 ± 1.7 | 2.9 ± 2.9 | .160 |
| Sleep quality (PSQI score) | 4.2 ± 3.0 | 5.7 ± 4.6 | .192 |
| Had prior year’s vaccination | 82.6% (19) | 73.9% (17) | .475 |
| Drink alcohol weekly or more frequently | 78.3% (18) | 78.3% (18) | 1.0 |
| Smoke (ever) | 47.8% (11) | 45.5% (10) | .873 |