Table 4 Peak expiratory flow (PEF; l.min−1): comparison between master swimmers and theoretical values by age group and gender [40]
From: Evaluation of Global Health in Master Swimmers Involved in French National Championships
Females | Males | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | Measured PEF (l.min−1) | Reference values (l.min−1) | Measured PEF (l.min−1) | Reference values (l.min−1) |
25–29 | 493 ± 70* | 441 ± 8 | 641 ± 81 | 627 ± 11 |
30–39 | 479 ± 66* | 445 ± 8 | 643 ± 74 | 643 ± 13 |
40–49 | 482 ± 77* | 429 ± 10 | 658 ± 74* | 623 ± 32 |
50–59 | 476 ± 71* | 407 ± 11 | 622 ± 99 | 598 ± 17 |
60–69 | 434 ± 89 | 377 ± 9 | 599 ± 107 | 540 ± 20 |
>70 | 305 ± 107 | 334 ± 17 | 529 ± 104 | 468 ± 42 |