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1*AFIPE Research Group, Faculty of Physical activity and Sports Sciences-INEF, Technical University of Madrid †Research Institute of Hospital 12 de Octubre ('i+12'), Madrid, Spain.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|July 9, 2016
Summary
Active pregnancies are encouraged as exercise benefits become clearer. While combined aerobic and resistance training needs more study, resistance training shows no adverse effects during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sports Medicine
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Growing recognition of exercise benefits prompts a shift from rest to active pregnancies.
- Various exercise forms are incorporated into pregnant women's routines.
- Traditional advice is evolving towards promoting healthy, active pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of different exercise forms during pregnancy.
- To investigate the effects and safety of resistance and aerobic exercise combinations.
- To review existing literature on resistance and strength training in pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on exercise during pregnancy.
- Analysis of research on combined resistance and aerobic training programs.
- Examination of data on resistance and strength training outcomes.
Main Results:
- Studies on resistance and strength training programs during pregnancy are limited.
- No adverse outcomes have been reported in existing studies on resistance training.
- The benefits of combined aerobic and resistance exercise remain undetermined.
Conclusions:
- Resistance training appears safe for pregnant women, though more research is needed.
- Further investigation is required to determine the specific benefits of combined exercise modalities.
- Current evidence supports an active approach to pregnancy, with a need for more research on exercise combinations.
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