Baseline sample characteristics (N = 14)
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; ISW, incremental shuttle walk; V̇o2, oxygen uptake. | ||
| Age (years) | 64 (6) | 51–73 |
| Height (m) | 1.65 (0.10) | 1.47–1.81 |
| Weight (kg) | 73 (20) | 46–106 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27 (5) | 18–34 |
| FEV1 (litres) | 1.31 (0.39) | 0.78–2.00 |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 50 (7) | 39–64 |
| FVC (litres) | 2.83 (0.61) | 1.66–3.82 |
| FEV1/FVC (%) | 46 (7) | 34–55 |
| ISW distance (m) | 514 (135) | 340–790 |
| V̇o2peak(l/min) | 1.81 (0.65) | 0.89–3.48 |
| V̇o2peak (ml/kg/min) | 25 (6) | 16–33 |