Table 1

 Physiological and anthropometric characteristics of participants

VariableMale (n = 8)Female (n = 9)
Values are mean (SD).
Vo2peak, Peak oxygen uptake.
Age (years)22.3 (3.9)22.6 (4.1)
Height (cm)183.2 (1.8)171.7 (5.0)
Mass (kg)74.2 (1.3)63.2 (2.6)
Vo2peak
    litres/min4.7 (0.2)3.5 (0.2)
    ml/kg/min64.5 (2.5)55.0 (3.1)