Impact of heavy resistance training on pregnancy and postpartum health outcomes.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Participation in Olympic weightlifting, the Valsalva maneuver, and acute or prolonged supine weightlifting during pregnancy are cautioned against; however, these recommendations are based on expert opinions as opposed to empirical evidence. The aim of this study was to examine the training and health outcomes of individuals who engaged in heavy resistance training during pregnancy.

Methods: A total of 679 individuals who lifted at least 80% one-repetition maximum during pregnancy participated in an online survey.

Role of Resistance Training in Mitigating Risk for Mobility Disability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To examine the effects of community-based resistance training (RT) on physical function for older adults with mobility disability.

Data Sources: Four databases (PubM, PubMed, MEDLINE, Ovid, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, Web of Science) were searched from inception to February 2, 2021.

Study Selection: Randomized controlled trials that examined community-based RT for improving physical function in community-dwelling older adults were included.