Background Studies conducted on adults with Down syndrome have demonstrated the
improvement of functional fitness (aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance, flexibility …

Background The importance of exercise for individuals with Down syndrome (DS) has been
well documented. The use of aquatic exercises may be an attractive alternative to land …

Background Down syndrome has been associated with more than 80 clinical characteristics
such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems or obesity. Aims The current study determined …

While there are positive benefits from physical activity participation for individuals with Down
syndrome, little is known about the effects of swimming training. The aim of this study was to …

Swimming training programs may help to limit declines in cardiovascular conditioning,
muscle strength, mobility and social functioning in individuals with Down's Syndrome …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a proposed strength and agility
training program of adolescents with Down syndrome. Ninety-two adolescents were …

The aim of this study was to estimate the influence of a 33-week swimming program on
aerobic capacity, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and body composition of adolescents …

Abstract Background People with Down syndrome (DS) usually display reduced physical
fitness (aerobic capacity, muscle strength and abnormal body composition), motor …

The purpose was to compare physical fitness of two groups of adults with Down syndrome,
one active group of Special Olympians (9 males, 4 females), and one sedentary group (5 …

Mendonca GV, Pereira FD, Fernhall B. Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise
training in adults with and without Down syndrome. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether …