Research Article

Interactions between Sedentary and Physical Activity Patterns, Lean Mass, and Bone Density in Arab Men

Table 1

Characteristics of the participants in the study variables.

Variable% ()

Normal weight ()30.8 (153)
Overweight ()37.8 (188)
Obese ()31.3 (156)
WC (≥102 cm)24.9 (124)
ALM (<1 SD)18.9 (94)
ALM (<2 SD)1.6 (8)
MVPA (≥150 min/week)32.2 (161)
Sedentary behavior—sitting time (<6 hr per day)8.4 (43)
Handgrip strength (≥30 kg)4.3 (22)

Data expressed as percentage and number of participants. BMI: body mass index; WC: waist circumference; ALM: appendicular lean mass; MVPA: moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.