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Table 5 Comparison of correlations between BMI and aerobic variables and between BMI and strength variables

From: A Benefit of Being Heavier Is Being Strong: a Cross-Sectional Study in Young Adults

 

BMI

Fisher’s z difference

p

Max strength

.49

.91

<.001

VO2max

− .36

Instrumental attitude

 Strength

.20

.33

.06

 Aerobic

− .13

Experiential attitude

 Strength

.09

.30

.08

 Aerobic

− .21

Intention

 Strength

.15

.32

.06

 Aerobic

− .17

Intrinsic motivation

 Strength

.14

.46

.008

 Aerobic

− .31

A-motivation

 Strength

− .20

.40

.02

 Aerobic

.19