Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a combined adapted CrossFit (R) 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 (R) training and nutritional counseling program. Significant changes were observed in adiposity indicators such as the waist-height ratio (Delta% =-6.12), in the landing force in the countermovement jump (Delta% =-18.34) and in the 5-hour functional tests. repetitions of getting up and sitting down. down from a chair (Delta% =-8.16), Timed up and go (Delta% =-8.15), Countermovement jump (Delta% =-8.36) and in the 4 x 10 m Agility test (Delta% =-8.00). In conclusion, a 15-week combined training program of adapted CrossFit (R) 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.