VO2peak (the plateau of oxygen consumption during an exercise test where oxygen consumption will plateau and CO2 uptake will be greater than O2) and maximum heart rate are important determining factors in establishing aerobic power. Individuals with Down syndrome tend to have a lower aerobic power when compared to their non-disabled peers. This study sought to determine the patterns of VO2peak and maximum heart rate with age in those with Down syndrome compared to those with mental retardation and also to non-disabled people.

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mental~retardation~~a~20~year~review.