Table 4.
Muscular fitness performance in groups classified according to BMI-for-age-and-sex status
| Normal weight | Underweight | p-value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | ||
| Running (s) | 7.52 (1.96) | 7.42 (1.73) | 0.492 |
| Stepping (s) | 15.65 (5.33) | 14.79 (4.34) | 0.012 |
| Side jump (number of jumps) | 22 (12) | 25 (12) | 0.004 |
| Standing long jump (cm) | 116.0 (35.0) | 119.0 (31.3) | 0.155 |
| Standing Long jump peak power (Watt) | 223.68 (101.01) | 197.97 (78.66) | < 0.001 |
| Overhead throw (cm) | 215.5 (84.0) | 198.0 (69.0) | 0.017 |
Legend: * p-values are extracted from Mann-Whitney-U tests; bold values indicate significant differences