Table 1 Baseline characteristics (expressed as mean ± SD)
Baseline characteristics | Younger | Older | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | 6 female, 8 male | 4 female, 4 male | |
Age | 24.8 ± 3.4 yrs | 72 ± 1.9 yrs | < 0.01 |
Weight | 70.4 ± 9.8 kg | 76.3 ± 10.7 kg | 0.23 |
Height | 180 ± 10 cm | 170 ± 10 cm | < 0.01 |
Body mass index | 21.9 ± 2.1 | 27.7 ± 3.1 | < 0.01 |
Grip strength | 44.2 ± 11.8 kg | 30.9 ± 11 kg | 0.01 |
hours sport/week | 5.9 ± 3.8 | 2.7 ± 1.5 | 0.02 |
Days/week of walks > 1 h | 4.4 ± 2.0 | 4.6 ± 1.8 | 0.37 |
Gait speed normal | 4.1 ± 0.7 km/h | 2.9 ± 0.6 km/h | < 0.01 |