Table 1 Baseline characteristics
MICT-group (n = 34) | HIIT/MICT-group (n = 37) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 19 (56%) | 20 (54%) |
Male | 15 (44%) | 17 (46%) |
Age (years) | 44.2 (9.8) | 43.3 (12.6) |
White ethnicity | 31 (91.2%) | 37 (100%) |
Anthropometrics | ||
Body weight (kg) | 127 (23.9) | 120 (20.2) |
Body mass index (kg*m−2) | 42.8 (5.3) | 41.1 (5.1) |
Waist circumference (cm) | 123 (15.3) | 119 (11.0) |
Fat-free mass (kg) | 70.1 (17.3) | 68.0 (14.9) |
Fat mass (kg) | 56.8 (13.0) | 51.7 (12.2) |
Education# | ||
Above 13 years | 19 (58%) | 12 (34%) |
Below 13 years | 14 (42%) | 23 (66%) |
Marital status¤ | ||
Married/living together | 23 (68%) | 23 (68%) |
Single/divorced/widower | 11 (32%) | 11 (32%) |
Employment# | 28 (82%) | 27 (77%) |