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Effects of detraining on anthropometry, aerobic capacity and functional ability in adults with D own syndrome
Author(s) -
Boer PH
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12327
Subject(s) - aerobic exercise , aerobic capacity , functional training , anthropometry , physical therapy , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology
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 intervention studies. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to determine the effects of detraining on anthropometry, aerobic capacity and functional ability of adults with DS . Methods In a previous study, forty‐two participants either performed 12 weeks of interval training, continuous aerobic training or no training ( CON ). After 3 months of detraining, the same participants were tested again for anthropometry, aerobic capacity, leg strength and functional ability. Results Significant reductions in maximal aerobic capacity, time to exhaustion and both functional test items were reported for both exercise groups compared to CON ( p < .05). No significant differences were reported between the exercise groups concerning aerobic and functional capacity reductions. Conclusion Detraining occurred significantly in both exercise groups regarding parameters associated with aerobic and functional capacity.