Table 2. Arterial elasticity indices for sedentary and recreationally active women. Data are means (±SD) adjusted for body mass index.
Activity Level |
LAEI (ml/mmHg x100) |
SAEI (ml/mmHg x100) |
Sedentary (n = 18) |
14.5 (1.0) |
5.5 (.5) |
Rec. Act. (n = 25) |
14.9 (.9) |
6.4 (.4) |
Abbreviations: LAEI= Large artery elasticity index, SAEI = Small artery elasticity index, Rec. Act. = Recreationally active.