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Published on: April 5, 2024
[International recommandations on physical exercise for pregnant women]
G Filhol1, P Bernard1, X Quantin2
1Service des maladies respiratoires, hôpital Arnaud-de-Villeneuve, centre hospitalier universitaire de Montpellier, avenue du Doyen-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France; Laboratoire Epsylon EA 4556, dynamique des capacités humaines et des conduites de santé, université Montpellier, 4, boulevard Henri-IV, 34000 Montpellier, France; UFR STAPS sciences et techniques des activités physiques et sportives, université Montpellier 1, 700, avenue du Pic-St-Loup, 34000 Montpellier, France.
Abstract:
Benefits of physical exercise on the physical and psychological health lead to specifics guidelines during pregnancy. For pregnant women, to take part in aerobics exercise (walking, biking) (i.e. 30 minutes, three times per week at 60-90% of the maximal heart rate) and strength training (i.e. one to two times per week) is recommended. Physical exercise programs during pregnancy have shown benefits for preventing and treating complications pregnancy (e.g. gestational diabetes mellitus, overweight). Benefits of exercise and risks associated with sedentary should be widely diffused among pregnant women and prenatal caregivers.
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