Baseline criteria
| Athletes | Normal subjects | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP, blood pressure; BSA, body surface area; NS, not significant. | |||
| Values are given as mean (SEM) (ranges). | |||
| Number | 45 | 45 | NS |
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 129 (2.4) | 129 (2.6) | NS |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 77 (1.2) | 77 (2) | NS |
| Duration of training, years (range) | 20 (1.9) (2–50) | 0 | <0.01 |
| Weekly training, km (range) | 48 (3.84) (16–112) | 0 | <0.01 |
| BSA | 1.88 (0.02) | 1.83 (0.04) | NS |
| Age, years (range) | 52 (1.7) (45–75) | 52 (31–74) | NS |