Effect of a resistance training programme implemented with high levels of effort on physical fitness in people with intellectual disabilities living in group homes: a randomised controlled trial.

Carmen Gutiérrez-CruzA Roman-EspinacoS Muñoz-LópezF J Ruiz-PerálvarezA García-Ramos

Published in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2023)

These findings highlight the importance of prescribing specific moderate-intensity to high-intensity resistance training programmes to improve body composition and muscle strength for people with IDs living in group homes.

Keyphrases

resistance training
high intensity
body composition
primary care
long term care
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
adverse drug