Cut-off points for isometric handgrip and low limb explosive strength in relation to indicators of overweight/obesity in people with intellectual disabilities: analysis by age groups.
Paloma Ferrero-HernándezClaudio Farías-ValenzuelaGerson Luis de Moraes FerrariSebastián Espoz-LazoSebastián Álvarez-AranguaPedro Valdivia-MoralPublished in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2023)
Adolescents showed the highest cut-off point for relative strength and countermovement jump, and adults showed the highest value for absolute strength, according to overweight/obesity indicators (BMI and WHR). It is suggested to adjust resistance training programmes according to age categories for the prevention of overweight/obesity in people with IDs.