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ERIC Number: EJ1468835
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Mar
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2025-03-24
Is an Online Asynchronous Progressive Resistance Training Programme Feasible for Individuals with Down Syndrome?
D. A. Rubin1; B. Clark1; J. Lam1; V. Vuong1; J. Brito1; K. L. Fisher1
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n2 e70040 2025
Background: Online exercise programming reduces transportation and scheduling barriers. This study explored the feasibility of online resistance training for individuals with Down syndrome. Method: Thirteen individuals (3 M/10 F, age: 21.7 ± 5.9 years) began a 10-week programme delivered using a website with pre-recorded exercise videos (45--60 min each) for 3 days/week. Surveys were used to obtain feedback and track adherence. At baseline and after 10 weeks, participants completed the 30-s sit-to-stand, modified push-ups and 30-s bicep curl tests. Results: 11 (85%) participants completed the programme, and 8 participants (73%) met the = 20 sessions goal. Participants rated (n = 267 ratings) most exercises easy to somewhat easy and exercise videos as fun to a lot of fun (n = 220 ratings, 86.2%). After 10 weeks, participants completed more push-ups (8 ± 6 vs. 12 ± 6; p = 0.031) and biceps curls (7 ± 3 vs. 11 ± 3; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Remote resistance training programmes may be feasible and should be further evaluated.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Kinesiology, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA