Resistance training in Adults with ID

Question 1

Rationale

Answer 1

Studies done on non-ID adults demonstrated improvements in strength, endurance and physical work capacity
- why not those with ID?

Question 2

Purpose

Answer 2

• To determine if a 9-week progressive resistance training program could improve strength/endurance in those with ID
• If they could adhere to a resistance training program and learn to use the equipment with minimal assistance

Question 3

Participants

Answer 3

1. 24 adults from 23-49
2. IQ 40-70
   two groups control and experimental

Question 4

Adaptation

Answer 4

All subjects participated for two sessions without taking results to reduce learning effect associated

Question 5

Exercise program

Answer 5

• Each subject completed 15-18 1-hour training sessions during this period
• Sessions were supervised by grad student and assisted by activity specialist

Question 6

Adaptations - machines

Answer 6

• Changing the labels of the machines to be more basic and simple
• First six sessions they were shown how to properly use equipment

Question 7

Discussion

Answer 7

Major finding: it's capable of inducing dramatic increases in strength and endurance in as little as 5 weeks
Increases:
- employment potential
- life satisfaction
- independence

Question 8

Results

Answer 8

significant improvement over the control group in all strength measures except leg extension

Question 9

Conclusion

Answer 9

Integration in the gyms