Research Article

Preservation of Cognitive Performance with Age during Exertional Heat Stress under Low and High Air Velocity

Table 1

Participant characteristics.

AgeHeightMassBSABody fatVO2peak
(yr)(cm)(kg)(m2)(%)(mLO2·kg−1·min−1)

Young24.1 (0.5)a174.6 (3.2)79.4 (2.6)1.95 (0.05)15.5 (2.7)a49.2 (2.6)a
Older59.4 (1.2)174.2 (1.2)81.5 (4.1)1.96 (0.05)25.6 (2.6)40.4 (2.6)

Note: values are mean (SE). Body surface area (BSA); maximal aerobic power (VO2peak).
aSignificantly different than older males.