Effects of an adapted crossfit program combined with nutritional counseling on adiposity indicators, muscular fitness and functionality of young people with intellectual disabilities
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a combined adapted CrossFit® training program and nutritional counseling on indicators of adiposity, muscular fitness and functionality of school-age adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The sample was made up of (n=11) subjects belonging to the work level of a special education center in Santiago de Chile. Anthropometric measurements of adiposity, muscle strength, and functional capacity were performed before and after a combined 15-week adapted Crossfit® training and nutritional counseling program. Significant changes were observed in adiposity indicators such as the waist-height ratio (Δ% = -6.12), in the landing force in the countermovement jump (Δ% = -18.34) and in the 5-hour functional tests. repetitions of getting up and sitting down. down from a chair (Δ% = -8.16), Timed up and go (Δ% = -8.15), Countermovement jump (Δ% = -8.36) and in the 4 x 10 m Agility test (Δ% = -8.00). In conclusion, a 15-week combined training program of adapted CrossFit® and nutritional counseling had positive effects on indicators of adiposity, muscular fitness and functionality in a sample of school-aged adolescents with intellectual disabilities. This intervention strategy is safe and can be used to promote the practice of physical exercise and healthy lifestyles from special educational establishments.
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