Table 5.
Comparison of lifestyle variables between different physical activity groups.
| Variable | Group (1) Sedentary, n = 73 | Group (2) Average, n = 109 | Group (3) Athlete, n = 21 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical functioning % | 82.2 (±22.5) | 84.3 (±22.7) | 95.4 (±10.1) ∗∗ | .049 |
| Role limitations due to physical health % | 77.5 (±32.7) | 85.0 (±26.4) | 93.7 (±19.6) | .050 |
| Role limitations due to emotional problems % | 62.5 (±42.6) | 67.9 (±41.0) | 69.8 (±45.8) | .640 |
| Energy/fatigue % | 57.6 (±16.9) | 63.4 (±16.9) | 67.8 (±20.7) ∗∗ | .023 |
| Emotional well-being % | 64.1 (±15.3) | 69.7 (±15.5) | 71.6 (±17.7) | .035 |
| Social functioning % | 78.5 (±20.8) | 80.5 (±20.0) | 84.5 (±21.9) | .499 |
| Pain % | 89.2 (±16.5) | 92.5 (±12.8) | 95.4 (±7.0) | .126 |
| General health % | 66.3 (±14.5) | 73.4 (±12.7) ∗ | 80.9 (±10.5) ∗∗ | .000 |
| Health change % | 62.3 (±23.0) | 65.9 (±21.1) | 69.0 (±23.5) | .379 |
Data are presented as mean and standard deviation. P value is measured by ANOVA, ∗ 2–3 h is significant for Less than 2 h, ∗∗ More than 3 h is significant to less than 2 h, ∗∗∗ More than three is significant to 2–3 h, by Using the HOC test.