Table 3 Classification of specific muscle strength, specific muscle power, and muscle quality of individuals with obesity, also by age group, compared to healthy individuals
Classification | All subjects (n = 203) | Young adults/adults (n = 92) | Middle-aged/older adults (n = 111) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Specific muscle strength | ||||
 Normal | 8 (4%) | 5 (5%) | 3 (3%) | 0.003 |
 Low | 24 (12%) | 18 (20%) | 6 (5%) | |
 Poor | 171 (84%) | 69 (75%) | 102 (92%) | |
Specific muscle power | ||||
 Normal | 191 (94%) | 89 (97%) | 101 (91%) | 0.039 |
 Low | 9 (4%) | 2 (3%) | 7 (6%) | |
 Poor | 3 (2%) | 0 (0%) | 3 (3%) | |
Muscle quality | ||||
 Normal | 32 (16%) | 23 (25%) | 9 (8%) | 0.001 |
 Low | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
 Poor | 171 (84%) | 69 (75%) | 102 (92%) | |