Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants.
| Group | Age (Year) | Height (cm) | Body Mass (kg) | BMI (kg/m2) | 90% HRmax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 26 ± 8 | 162 ± 4 | 73 ± 5 | 27.6 ± 1.9 | ~171 bpm |
| CG | 24 ± 6 | 163 ± 3 | 76 ± 11 | 28.8 ± 4.3 | ~172 bpm |
| SG | 24 ± 6 | 160 ± 2 | 77 ± 9 | 29.9 ± 1.2 | ~172 bpm |
Data are presented in mean ± standard deviation. Abbreviation: PH = placebo and high-intensity interval training (HIIT); CG = combined group (spirulina and HIIT); SG = spirulina group; BMI = body mass index; 90% HRmax = 90% of maximum heart rate; bpm = beats per minute.