Table 2

Comparison of physical activity (PA) by different intensities of activity between genders

VariesMale (N=140)Female (N=159) P value
Vigorous (MET min/week)*234±922.3777.99±407.420.095
Moderate (MET min/week)*1693.89±1603.852976.92±1825.48<0.001
Walking (MET min/week) *1675.16±1259.831278.08±1043.030.006
Sedentary time (min/day) *67.88±33.8760.51±35.120.055
PA total (MET min/week) *3603.06±1986.184332.99±2159.710.002
  • *Data did not meet the assumption of normality.

  • MET, metabolic equivalent.