Resting and exercise data for athletes (n = 79) and sedentary subjects (controls; n = 34)
| Athletes | Controls | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest | Peak exercise | Rest | Peak exercise | |
| Values are mean (SEM). | ||||
| *p<0.05, †p<0.01 compared with controls. | ||||
| SBP, Systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure. | ||||
| SBP (mm Hg) | 142.1 (1.6) | 223.6 (3.1)† | 137.2 (2.3) | 208.8 (3.8) |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 88.1 (0.9) | 92.9 (1.5) | 89.8 (1.5) | 95.5 (1.9) |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 66.4 (1.4)* | 149.8 (2.2) | 71.2 (2.0) | 145.9 (3.9) |
| Max exercise capacity (W) | – | 199.9 (5.1)† | – | 154.4 (6.2) |