Metabolic values pre and post (in brackets) the rehabilitation program. Median + SD

GroupsAge yearsHeight (cm)Exercise time :minVOmax L/minAnaerobic ThresholdVE/VO2
Control n=565.0±7.0168.0±6.07.0(7.0)**16.4(15.9)6.75(6.75)34.2(34.5)
Aerobic n=564.2±7.0170.0±5.08.0(12.0)18.7(20.7)5.25(9.0)*34.7(27.6)
Resistance n=563.2±6.6169.5±4.07.0(14.0)10.2(18.6)4.50(7.50)35.0(37.3)*
Combined n=567.5±5.0167.5±2.59.0(12.0)16.7(23.9)1.21(1.54)36.9(29.4)
  • *significant difference with pre versus post and ** control versus the other three groups p<0.05