Abstract
Objective: This study reviews the effects of resistance training (RT) and combined exercises on adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), focusing on muscular strength improvements. Methodology: Databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched until August, selecting studies that compared RT and combined exercises against control groups. Results: A total of 24 studies with 924 participants were analyzed. RT significantly improved body weight (mean difference [MD] = -1.05, p=0.01) and leg press-RM outcomes (MD = 12.86, p<0.0001) versus controls. Combined exercises also showed notable benefits, enhancing overall training effects (MD = 21.95, p=0.0006) and sit-to-stand performance (MD = 3.10, p=0.0003). Conclusion: RT and combined exercises significantly benefit body composition, flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with ID. Customizing exercise programs based on individual needs, considering age, ID severity, and preferences, is vital.
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