Why the study?
Does cardiorespiratory capacity differ between individuals with mental retardation with and without Down syndrome?
Does cardiorespiratory capacity differ between individuals with mental retardation with and without Down syndrome?
Individuals with mental retardation have low levels of cardiovascular fitness, which is even lower in those with Down syndrome, possibly mitigated by their lower peak heart rates.
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Lower cardiorespiratory fitness in Down syndrome with mental retardation warrants awareness; leaves open whether targeted training narrows the gap.
Fernhall et al. (1996) studied this question.
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