Table 1 Comparison of anthropometric and cardiorespiratory variables
S.N | Variable | Highlanders (n = 29) Mean ± SD | Lowlanders(n = 29) Mean ± SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Age (years) | 28.76 ± 8.43 | 28.86 ± 8.21 | NS |
2 | Age range (years) | 17–46 | 16–45 | |
3 | Height (cms) | 1.65 ± 0.05 | 1.71 ± 0.06 | 0.001 |
4 | Weight(Kgs) | 63.38 ± 5.64 | 66.76 ± 6.78 | NS |
5 | BMI (Kg/m2) | 23.19 ± 1.89 | 22.84 ± 1.90 | NS |
6 | Systolic BP (mmHg) | 120.76 ± 10.40 | 115.52 ± 9.95 | 0.016 |
7 | Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 82.90 ± 8.12 | 78.14 ± 7.14 | 0.02 |
8 | Resting HR (bpm) | 67.83 ± 9.89 | 69.24 ± 7.99 | NS |
9 | Recovery HR (bpm) | 96.97 ± 18.44 | 106.28 ± 15.57 | 0.048 |
10 | Fitness Score | 4.45 ± 1.88 | 3.27 ± 1.75 | 0.00 |
11 | Physical activity ratinga | 6.24 ± 0.87 | 5.98 ± 1.08 | NS |