Table 1 Background factors of the subjects, mean, standard deviation (SD) and range
Variable | Road workers (n = 10) | Pavers (n = 10) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Range | Mean ± SD | Range | |
Age (years) | 40 ± 4 | 20–60 | 30 ± 4 | 30–60 |
Height (cm) | 180 ± 5 | 173–187 | 172 ± 7 | 165–180 |
Weight (kg) | 81 ± 9 | 65–97 | 76 ± 6 | 60–92 |
Body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) | 25 ± 6 | 17–36 | 25 ± 3 | 19–28 |
Rest heart rate (beats/min) | 67 ± 7 | 56–78 | 62 ± 6 | 50–74 |