Characteristics of subjects at baseline
| Control (n = 7) | Stair climbers (n = 8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). No significant differences between groups (p>0.05). | ||
| BMI, Body mass index; HDL-C, high density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TC, total cholesterol; Vo2max, maximal oxygen consumption. | ||
| Age (years) | 18.7 (0.8) | 18.9 (0.6) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.9 (2.0) | 20.9 (1.5) |
| Vo2max (ml/kg/min) | 30.0 (4.9) | 26.3 (5.1) |
| TC (mmol/l) | 4.32 (0.34) | 4.03 (0.45) |
| HDL-C (mmol/l) | 1.55 (0.35) | 1.42 (0.25) |
| LDL-C (mmol/l) | 2.19 (0.39) | 2.15 (0.57) |
| TC/HDL-C ratio | 2.91 (0.74) | 2.93 (0.69) |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | 1.28 (0.46) | 1.02 (0.31) |
| Homocysteine (μmol/l) | 7.17 (2.50) | 7.04 (1.71) |