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Table 2 Characteristics of participants prior to exercise intervention

From: Resistance exercise training lowers HbA1c more than aerobic training in adults with type 2 diabetes

Characteristics

Resistance exercise (n = 10)

Treadmill exercise

(n = 10)

Age (years)

53.4 ± 7.2

53.4 ± 10.2

Male

8

9

Female

2

1

Blood pressure (mm Hg)

138 ± 2/85 ± 1

135 ± 2/84 ± 1

Heart rate (beats/minutes)

86 ± 1

85 ± 1

Waist Circumference (cm)

93 ± 7

96 ± 6

HbA1c (%)

8.8 ± 1.1

8.7 ± 0.7