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

Aims: To determine the effect of a 16-week fitness program (strength vs. aerobic) on different
indicators of body composition and components of health-related physical fitness in youths …

Purpose: Was to determine the effect of a physical fitness program on body composition and
isometric strength in children with Down syndrome. Methods: Twenty-two children with DS …

Background Structured exercise has shown to improve parameters of functional fitness in
adults with Down syndrome (DS). However, few, if any, continue to exercise after exercise …

Abstract People with Down Syndrome (DS) are often characterized by overweight or obesity
and result to be less active than their peers. Both overweight/obesity and physical inactivity …

Background: Current findings suggest that more attention needs to be given to the increase
in body mass achieved by disabled populations, especially by individuals with mental …

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

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

Background A large percentage of adults with Down syndrome (DS) are overweight and
have extremely low aerobic capacities compared with the general population and persons …