Table 1.
Anthropometric and metabolic characteristics of participants (n = 101).
| Variable | Baseline (T0) | 12 Months (T12) | % Change | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 60.1 ± 9.3 | |||
| Height (m) | 1.68 ± 0.1 | |||
| Body weight (kg) | 88.0 ± 13.8 | 85.4 ± 13.7 | −3.0 | NS |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 31.2 ± 3.4 | 30.3 ± 3.5 | −2.9 | 0.0687 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 105.9 ± 9.8 | 101.6 ± 10.5 | −4.1 | 0.0040 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 133.7 ± 13.0 | 129.1 ± 12.7 | −3.4 | 0.0099 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 80.0 ± 13.0 | 76.8 ± 8.1 | −4.0 | 0.0056 |
| Total cholesterol (mmol/L) | 4.83 ± 1.40 | 4.62 ± 1.28 | −4.3 | NS |
| HDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 1.20 ± 0.27 | 1.24 ± 0.28 | 3.3 | NS |
| LDL-cholesterol (mmol/L) | 2.69 ± 1.13 | 2.58 ± 1.06 | −4.1 | NS |
| Plasma triglycerides (mmol/L) | 2.07 ± 1.00 | 1.82 ± 0.71 | −12.1 | 0.0380 |
| Fasting plasma glucose (mmol/L) | 6.32 ± 1.26 | 6.25 ± 1.19 | −1.1 | NS |
| VO2max (mLO2/kg/min) | 33.1 ± 6.4 | 35.7 ± 6.44 | 7.9 | 0.0033 |