Table 2 Comparison of mean (±SD) MET-hours per week reported by individuals age 25 or older between master swimmers (with and without swimming) and European reference values [41]
From: Evaluation of Global Health in Master Swimmers Involved in French National Championships
Age (years) | Physical activity excluding swimming activity (MET-h.week−1) | Physical activity including swimming activity (MET-h.week−1) | European reference values (MET-h.week−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
25–34 | 83 ± 154.4* (127.1 %) | 111.5 ± 159.2* (205.1 %) | 36.5 |
35–44 | 48.5 ± 93.7 (32.3 %) | 79.7 ± 96.5* (117.4 %) | 36.6 |
45–54 | 64.5 ± 110.7* (87.2 %) | 96.5 ± 113.4* (180.1 %) | 34.5 |
55–64 | 41.1 ± 62.8 (28.1 %) | 75.1 ± 67.3* (134.3 %) | 32.1 |
>65 | 24 ± 33.7 (−4 %) | 48.8 ± 42.2* (94.9 %) | 25.1 |