The inactivity of people with intellectual disabilities (PwID) is a major contributor to ill health.
Probably because people with intellectual disabilities are not adequately informed about …

Purpose Understanding enablers of and barriers for physical activity (PA) participation in
people with intellectual disability (ID) is an essential first step to develop effective …

Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are more likely to lead sedentary lifestyles and have
low levels of physical activity (LLPA). The present study investigated the prevalence of …

The aim of the study was to analyse the perception of the barriers and motives for the
practice of physical activity (PA) in people with a disability, according to gender and type of …

Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically have a sedentary lifestyle and higher rates of
overweight and obesity. This study describes the habitual daily physical activity (PA) and the …

Background In Spain, differences in the prevalence of obesity and excess weight according
to sex and sociodemographic factors have been described at the national level, although …

Background Young adults with intellectual disability (ID) are experiencing early mortality,
and it is suggested that they are living with undiagnosed cardiovascular and metabolic risk …

Background: Sedentary behaviour (SB), which is characterised by low levels of energy
expenditure, has been linked to increased cardio-metabolic risks, obesity and mortality, as …

Background Leisure activity has been linked to optimal ageing outcomes, yet little is known
about the type and level of leisure activity adults with Down syndrome currently engage in …

This study describes and compares physical activity (PA) levels and sedentary time (ST) of
active (AG) and a non-active (NAG) groups of adults with intellectual disability (ID) versus a …