Persons with Down syndrome (DS) have reduced peak and submaximal exercise capacity.
Because ambulation is one predictor of survival among adults with DS, a review of the …

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 …

Low work capacity and VO 2peak commonly are described phenomena in Down syndrome.
This is accompanied by chronotropic incompetence and a high incidence of obesity …

The effects of exercise and of a physical conditioning program on 11 subjects (7 males, 4
females, aged 15 to 20) with Down's syndrome (DS) were analyzed. Metabolic responses …

Background The effect of exercise training on submaximal aerobic capacity and locomotor
economy (LE) of Down's syndrome (DS) individuals has never been analyzed and their …

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 …

Persons with Down syndrome (DS) are at risk for a life of inactivity that can result in a
multitude of medical problems including heart and vascular diseases. This review presents …

Physical fitness is related to health at all ages. Information about physical fitness in the
Down syndrome (DS) population, however, is scarce, especially when we consider children …

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) derive measurable physiologic and psychologic
benefits from participation in physical activities and sports. Physicians in the position of …

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