Table 1. Baseline characteristics of patients.
| Characteristics | Total | Off | On | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 29 ± 12 | 24 ± 6 | 34 ± 14 | 0.08 | |
| Male, n (%) | 16 (80) | 9 (90) | 7 (70) | ||
| Height, cm | 169 ± 8 | 171 ± 5 | 167 ± 9 | 0.30 | |
| Body weight, kg | 60 ± 12 | 64 ± 13 | 56 ± 9 | 0.11 | |
| BMI, kg/m 2 | 20.8 ± 2.6 | 21.8 ± 3.1 | 19.8 ± 1.7 | 0.10 | |
| Exercise | >3 times/week, n (%) | 10 (50) | 4 (40) | 6 (60) | |
| 1–2 times/week, n (%) | 6 (30) | 3 (30) | 3 (30) | ||
| Sedentary life, n (%) | 4 (20) | 3 (30) | 1 (10) | ||
| Load at 85% of the EMHR, km/h | 13 (3) | 13 (3) | 14 (4) | 0.38 | |
Abbreviations: BMI; body mass index, EMHR; expected maximum heart rate.