Key result
Down syndrome alters the relationship between anthropometry and cardiorespiratory fitness, with only waist circumference and waist/height ratio associated with VO2 peak in affected adults.
Why the study?
Cardiorespiratory fitness relates to anthropometry in the general population but not clearly in Down syndrome, and accurate DEXA measures had not been used to investigate this relationship.
Does anthropometry explain cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with Down syndrome compared to those without?
Cross-Sectional (n=19)
Does anthropometry explain cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with Down syndrome compared to those without?
Anthropometric measures do not fully explain the reduced cardiorespiratory fitness observed in adults with Down syndrome, suggesting alternative mechanisms are involved.
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Anthropometric measures may not predict VO2peak in DS; leaves open DS-specific fitness relations.
Beck et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Down syndrome (n=19). Down syndrome vs. Adults without Down syndrome was evaluated on Relationship between anthropometry and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 peak). Down syndrome alters the relationship between anthropometry and cardiorespiratory fitness, with only waist circumference and waist/height ratio associated with VO2 peak in affected adults.
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