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 …

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 …

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of progressive resistance
training on leg strength, aerobic capacity and physical function in persons with Down …

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 …

Purpose: To determine the effects of a home exercise program of combined aerobic and
strength training on fitness with a 10.5-year-old girl with Down syndrome (DS) …

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 …

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 …

Shields N, Taylor NF, Dodd KY. Effects of a community-based progressive resistance
training program on muscle performance and physical function in adults with Down …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects that aerobic training has on
adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Fourteen individuals with Down …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an aerobic training program on
adults with Down syndrome. 25 male adults with Down syndrome (M age= 24.6 yr., IQs= 45 …