Table 2 Variations in body composition and handgrip strength in premenopausal (N = 51) and postmenopausal (N = 50) women
Menopausal status | %Body fat | Fat mass | Fat-free mass | Handgrip strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-menopause | 22.41 ± 2.16 | 17.32 ± 2.49 | 45.92 ± 1.86 | 35.10 ± 3.80 |
Post-menopause | 26.22 ± 6.05 | 20.42 ± 2.51 | 46.55 ± 2.17 | 27.57 ± 3.18 |
Mean difference | 3.82 ± 3.89 | 3.10 ± 3.50 | −0.62 ± 4 | −7.52 ± 4.91 |
t-value | + 2.77 | + 1.77 | −0.44 | −3.05 |
df | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
p-value one tailed | 0.0033** | 0.04* | 0.3304 | 0.0015** |