Table 1 Baseline comparison of ChiRunning versus control, mean ± sd unless indicated
From: Training in ChiRunning to reduce blood pressure: a randomized controlled pilot study
ChiRunning | Control | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 10 | n = 12 | ||
Age, mean ± sd | 56.4 ± 8.2 | 54.1 ± 4.5 | 0.44 |
Female, n(%) | 5(50) | 6(50) | 0.67 |
Race, n(%) | |||
White | 7(70) | 7(58) | 0.66 |
Black | 0 | 2(17) | |
Asian | 3(30) | 3(25) | |
Hispanic ethnicity | 0 | 3(25) | 0.22 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 136.7 ± 7.0 | 138.5 ± 6.6 | 0.53 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 86.6 ± 4.7 | 87.5 ± 7.2 | 0.76 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.6 ± 2.8 | 26.5 ± 3.4 | 0.94 |