Table 2. Height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), and sum of skinfolds for the exercise and control groups. Data are mean (SD). |
|
Height
(m) |
Body Weight
(kg) |
BMI
(kg.m-2) |
Skinfolds*
(mm) |
| Exercise Group |
| Pre-training |
1.5 (0.05) |
44.0 (5.7) |
19.4 (2.0) |
83.2 (22.7) |
| Post-training |
1.5 (0.06)** |
45.2 (6.0)** |
19.5 (2.0) |
74.6 (21.4) † |
| Control Group |
| Pre-training |
1.5 (0.08) |
39.5 (6.7) |
17.4 (1.7) |
60.0 (15.8) |
| Post-training |
1.5 (0.08)** |
40.0 (7.3)** |
17.4 (1.7) |
61.4 (16.7) |
|
“Pre-training” and “Post-training” were used for both groups to indicate pre- and post-testing; however, the control group did not walk-train. Due to rounding of numbers, although height appears to be similar, there were significant changes over time. |
* Total sum of skinfolds (right triceps, subscapula, suprailiac, abdomen, right thigh, and right calf). |
** p < 0.05 compared with pre-training for both groups combined. |
† p < 0.05 compared with pre-training values. |
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