Beneficial effects of exercise on aerobic capacity and body composition in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Adults with Prader Willi syndrome were subdivided into an experimental group (n = 6) and a control group (n = 5) to determine the effects of an aerobic exercise program. Their resting heart rate, aerobic capacity, body fat percentage, body weight, and somatotype were determined. Participants in a 6-month walking program showed statistically significant differences in all variables measuring aerobic capacity and a significant variation in weight loss over the 6-month program compared to the control group.
Central Michigan University.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D012885:Skinfold Thickness; D015431:Weight Loss