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Table 1 Characteristics of study participants (n = 69)

From: Effects of Non-periodized and Linear Periodized Combined Exercise Training on Insulin Resistance Indicators in Adults with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Variables

CG (23)

NG (23)

PG (23)

p value

\({\textbf{X}}\) (± sd)

\({\textbf{X}}\) (± sd)

\({\textbf{X}}\) (± sd)

Age (years)

34.2 (± 7.6)

34.2 (± 6.7)

35.6 (± 7.4)

0.740

BMI (kg/m2)

33.2 (± 2.4)

33.7 (± 3.0)

33.5 (± 3.1)

0.129

 

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

 

Sex

    

 Female

14 (60.9)

14 (60.9)

14 (60.9)

1.000

Marital status

    

 With a partner

17 (73.9)

14 (60.9)

13 (56.5)

0.442

Skin color

    

 White

19 (82.6)

19 (82.6)

18 (78.3)

0.910

Educational level

    

 High-school

18 (78.3)

18 (79.7)

18 (78.3)

0.914

  1. n = absolute frequency; % = relative frequency
  2. X = average; ± dp = standard deviation
  3. CG control group, NG non-periodized group, PG periodized group, BMI body mass index