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The influence of combined exercise training on indices of obesity, physical fitness and lipid profile in overweight and obese adolescents with mental retardation

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Abstract

Introduction

This study investigated the effect of combined exercise training on indices of body composition, physical fitness and lipid profile in adolescents with mental retardation.

Materials and methods

Thirty adolescents with mental retardation (total IQ, 45–70) received exercise training (n = 15) or no training (n = 15). Groups were matched for age, sex and mental retardation. Before and after the intervention period, indices of body composition, physical fitness and lipid profile were measured.

Results

In comparison with the control group, weight, body mass index, waist and fat mass decreased significantly, while relative fat-free mass increased. The level of triglycerides, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein decreased significantly, while high-density lipoprotein increased. Muscle strength, muscle fatigue resistance and sit-to-stand were ameliorated. PeakVO2/peak power decreased significantly. The distance covered in the 6-min walk test (6MWT) increased with 50 m.

Conclusion

In conclusion, combined exercise training has a positive effect on indices of obesity, physical fitness and lipid profile in adolescents with mental retardation.

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Abbreviations

IQ:

Intelligence quotient

BMI:

Body mass index

HR:

Heart rate

1RM:

One-repetition maximum

FM:

Fat mass

FFM:

Fat-free mass

VO2:

Oxygen consumption

VCO2:

Carbon dioxide production

VE:

Ventilation

6MWT:

6-Min walk test

6MWD:

6-Min walk distance

STS:

Sit-to-stand test

HDL:

High-density lipoprotein

LDL:

Low-density lipoprotein

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We thank the Directors and physiotherapists of the school settings Ravelijn (Brugge) and De Einder (Oudenaarde) for selecting and encouraging the participants and for their local support of this project.

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    Sami Mohammed Elmahgoub, Sabine Lambers, Sanne Stegen, Christophe Van Laethem, Dirk Cambier & Patrick Calders

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Elmahgoub, S.M., Lambers, S., Stegen, S. et al. The influence of combined exercise training on indices of obesity, physical fitness and lipid profile in overweight and obese adolescents with mental retardation. Eur J Pediatr 168, 1327–1333 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-009-0930-3

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