Table 1 Presents the demographic information and physical activity data of the study participants
Variables | Total Athletes (n = 72) | Athletes Subgroup 1 (n = 36) | Athletes Subgroup 2 (n = 36) | Control Group (n = 72) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years), mean ± SD | 29.6 ± 6.6 | 28.4 ± 7.1 | 30.7 ± 6.0 | 31.9 ± 6.7 | NS |
Sex, male/female, n (%) | 52 (72%)/20 (28%) | 26 (72%)/10 (28%) | 26 (72%)/10 (28%) | 52 (72%)/20 (28%) | NS |
Weight (kg), mean ± SD | 79.6 ± 12.9 | 77.8 ± 11.7 | 81.5 ± 14.0 | 77.5 ± 10.0 | NS |
Height (cm), mean ± SD | 170.1 ± 30.2 | 168.9 ± 30.1 | 171.3 ± 30.7 | 171.7 ± 27.9 | NS |
BMI (kg/m2), mean ± SD | 25.9 ± 3.1 | 25.6 ± 3.2 | 26.1 ± 3.0 | 25.6 ± 2.6 | NS |
Smokers, n (%) | 11 (15.2) | 6 (16.6) | 5 (13.8) | 14 (19.4) | NS |
Speed (mph), mean ± SD | 8.7 ± 2.8 | 8.2 ± 2.3 | 9.3 ± 3.1 | - | NS |
Incline (degree), mean ± SD | 2.6 ± 3.4 | 2.2 ± 2.8 | 3.1 ± 3.9 | - | NS |
Mean running duration per session (minutes), mean ± SD | 31.4 ± 5.1 | 32.6 ± 5.3 | 30.1 ± 4.3 | - | NS |
Mean running duration per week (minutes), mean ± SD | 108.7 ± 48.6 | 109.3 ± 49.8 | 108.4 ± 48.0 | - | NS |
Total duration of running (months), mean ± SD | 17.2 ± 15.9 | 5.1 ± 1.8 | 29.3 ± 14.5 | - | 0.001 |