Table 5. Partial correlation coefficients (r) between aerobic and anaerobic properties with myocardial performance index (MPI), aortic elastic properties and LVM·BSA-3/2 in total group (athletes and control subjects together, n = 44). VO2 max Peak Power Average Power LVM·BSA-3/2 .410 ** .439 ** .464 ** MPI -.157 .054 -.099 Aortic distensibility .003 .217 .333 * Aortic stiffness index .103 .189 .350 * * p < 0.05 ** p < 0.01 LVM = left ventricular mass, BSA = body surface area.