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Introduction

This exercise video series was produced for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Some of the many benefits physical activity can bring to a person with an intellectual disability include:

1. Improved muscular strength and endurance
2. Improved flexibility
3. Improved cardiovascular health
4. Improved functional ability to complete activities of daily life

This project was produced by the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability in collaboration with the RRTC on Aging with Developmental Disabilities.

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This fact sheet was last updated on 01-30-2006.