Comparisons of groups with respect to basic and body composition variables
| Variable | Competitive bodybuilders | Non-competitiveweight trainers | Active controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| *Significant analysis of variance at p<0.001. Rows not sharing a common superscript letter are significantly different at least at p<0.05. | |||
| Age | 27.03 (6.42) | 27.40 (5.91) | 29.60 (7.29) |
| Education | 14.73 (1.81) | 14.98 (2.24) | 14.18 (2.43) |
| Body mass index* | 29.10 (3.20)a | 26.22 (2.78)b | 24.96 (2.92)b |
| Percentage body fat | 14.77 (3.73) | 16.20 (4.36) | 16.19 (3.94) |
| Fat-free mass index* | 24.91 (2.91)a | 22.04 (2.10)b | 20.91 (2.22)b |