Table 1.
Participant Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics
| Participant Characteristic | Total Sample (N = 96) | Men (n = 47) | Women (n = 49) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 63 ± 9 | 63 ± 9 | 63 ± 9 |
| Range | 42-79 | 47-79 | 42-78 |
| Height, cm | 167.9 ± 9.0 | 174.2 ± 7.5 | 161.8 ± 5.4 |
| Body mass, kg | 76.3 ± 14.1 | 83.5 ± 12.5 | 69.3 ± 11.9 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 27.0 ± 4.2 | 27.5 ± 3.8 | 26.5 ± 4.5 |
| FEV1, L | 2.95 ± 0.71 | 3.39 ± 0.64 | 2.54 ± 0.44 |
| FEV1, % predicted | 104 ± 14 | 102 ± 14 | 106 ± 14 |
| FVC, L | 3.80 ± 0.91 | 4.37 ± 0.84 | 3.26 ± 0.59 |
| FVC, % predicted | 104 ± 14 | 101 ± 13 | 107 ± 15 |
| TLC, % predicted | 102 ± 12 | 101 ± 12 | 102 ± 13 |
| Dlco, % predicted | 98 ± 18 | 99 ± 24 | 97 ± 12 |
| Cigarette smoking, pack-y | 0.6 ± 1.4 | 0.8 ± 1.7 | 0.5 ± 1.0 |
| Cigarette smoking status | |||
| Never | 71 (74) | 35 (74) | 36 (73) |
| Former | 25 (26) | 12 (26) | 13 (27) |
| MVPA, h/wk | 2.7 ± 2.5 | 3.1 ± 2.8 | 2.3 ± 2.1 |
Data are presented as No. (%) or mean ± SD, unless otherwise indicated. Dlco = diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide; MVPA = moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity assessed by self-report with the Community Healthy Activities Models Program for Seniors questionnaire20; TLC = total lung capacity.