Table 1 Descriptive characteristics of participants
From: Peer-led exercise program for ageing adults to improve physical functions - a randomized trial
Control (n = 29) | Intervention (n = 30) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 66.1 ± 7.0 | 66.6 ± 7.2 | 0.79 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.8 ± 4.8 | 28.9 ± 4.5 | 0.02 |
Women | 23 (79.3) | 28 (93.3) | 0.12 |
Occupation (Retired) | 14 (48.3) | 19 (63.3) | 0.15 |
Marital Status (Married) | 20 (69.0) | 14 (46.7) | 0.24 |
Household Income (>$100,000/ year) | 6.0 (21.0) | 6.0 (20.0) | 0.79 |
Physical Activity Level (Steps/day) | 7221 ± 2964 | 6349 ± 2903 | 0.27 |
Physical Activity Level (MVPA/week) | 48 ± 81 | 68 ± 68 | 0.51 |