Key result
Mentally retarded individuals generally possess cardiovascular fitness levels 20-40% below those of their nonretarded peers.
Why the study?
What are the cardiovascular fitness levels of mentally retarded individuals compared to nonretarded peers, and how do they respond to cardiovascular fitness training?
What are the cardiovascular fitness levels of mentally retarded individuals compared to nonretarded peers, and how do they respond to cardiovascular fitness training?
Mentally retarded individuals have significantly lower cardiovascular fitness than their peers but generally respond well to fitness training, highlighting a need for validated testing and targeted interventions.
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Lower fitness levels warrant clinical attention in mentally retarded individuals; leaves open validation of field tests and training responses.
Fernhall et al. (1988) conducted a review in Mental retardation. Mental retardation vs. Nonretarded peers was evaluated on Cardiovascular fitness (CVF) levels. Mentally retarded individuals generally possess cardiovascular fitness levels 20-40% below those of their nonretarded peers.
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