Abstract Background Between 250,000 and 400,000 individuals in the United States are
diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS). Nearly all adults with DS will develop Alzheimer's …

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 …

Background Exercise has the potential to reduce cognitive decline in people with Down
syndrome by maximising their cognitive function. The aim of the study was to determine the …

Background This study compared levels of physical activity completed by adults with and
without Down syndrome. Method Fifteen adults with and 15 adults without Down syndrome …

Adults with Down syndrome are an underserved population at high risk for a host of different
pathologies from aging and lack of activity. Purpose To examine the effects of a 10-week …

Background Cognitive performance has been shown to be relevant to the early onset of
Alzheimer's disease in individuals with Down syndrome. This study was aimed at …

This study systematically reviewed the impact of physical exercise interventions on physical
fitness for individuals with Down syndrome. Articles published in English were searched …

Background We investigated if a physical activity program for young adults with Down
syndrome was feasible using a phase II, single-blind, randomised controlled trial. Method …

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

Background The body index [body mass, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and
waist–height ratio] and functional fitness (aerobic capacity, muscular strength, balance …