Physical characteristics of the amateur and professional cyclists studied (competition period)
| Amateur (n=11) | Professional (n=11) | |
|---|---|---|
| All values are expressed as means (SD). There were no significant differences between means. | ||
| BMI, body mass index. | ||
| Age (years) | 23 (3) | 24 (2) |
| Stature (cm) | 176.4 (4.2) | 179.7 (6.2) |
| Mass (kg) | 67.1 (6.7) | 68.2 (4.8) |
| BMI | 21.6 (1.5) | 22.2 (1.6) |