Change over time for each of the dependent variables
| Control (n = 7) | Stair climbers (n = 8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | ||
| *Change from baseline significantly different from change in controls (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. | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 0.0 (0.5) | +0.2 (0.5) |
| Vo2max (ml/kg/min) | +1.0 (2.1) | +4.5 (3.7)* |
| TC (mmol/l) | +0.21 (0.25) | −0.05 (0.41) |
| HDL-C (mmol/l) | +0.09 (0.27) | −0.05 (0.11) |
| LDL-C (mmol/l) | +0.17 (0.32) | −0.17 (0.27)* |
| TC/HDL-C ratio | −0.11 (0.51) | −0.12 (0.15) |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | −0.11 (0.26) | −0.15 (0.34) |
| Homocysteine (μmol/l) | +0.04 (0.93) | −0.35 (0.66) |