| Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise training in adults with and without Down syndrome. | |
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PMID: 21187203 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether adults with Down syndrome (DS) could improve their submaximal and peak exercise capacity, as for adults without disabilities, after 12 weeks of combined (aerobic and resistance) exercise training. DESIGN: Prospective study comparing the effects of a 12-week combined exercise program on submaximal and peak exercise capacity of adults with and without DS. SETTING: University facilities. PARTICIPANTS: Participants with DS (n=13; mean ± SD age, 36.5±5.5y) and participants without disabilities (n=12; mean age, 38.7±8.3y). INTERVENTIONS: Combined exercise training for 12 weeks. Endurance training was performed 3 days a week for 30 minutes at 65% to 85% of peak oxygen consumption (Vo₂peak). Resistance training was prescribed for 2 days a week and consisted of 2 rotations in a circuit of 9 exercises at 12-repetition maximum. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Submaximal and maximal graded exercise tests with metabolic and heart rate measurements. Walking economy and Vo₂peak were considered the main outcomes. RESULTS: Participants with DS and those without disabilities showed similar values for body mass index and relative fat mass at pre- and posttraining periods. Walking economy and Vo₂peak overall were lower in participants with DS than participants without disabilities (P<.05). Training improved walking economy and Vo₂peak in participants with DS and those without disabilities (P<.05); additionally, the magnitude of changes induced by training was similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, a 12-week combined exercise regimen induced gains of similar magnitude between adults with and without DS for submaximal and peak exercise capacity. |
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Authors:
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Goncalo V Mendonca; Fernando D Pereira; Bo Fernhall |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 92 ISSN: 1532-821X ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-28 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 37-45 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Copyright © 2011 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Center of Human Performance, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal. gvmendonca@gmail.com |
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Adult Body Mass Index Down Syndrome / rehabilitation* Exercise Therapy / methods* Female Heart Rate Humans Male Middle Aged Oxygen Consumption Prospective Studies Resistance Training / methods Time Factors |
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