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- Physical activity during pregnancy benefits both the mother and fetus/newborn, reducing risk of gestational issues and enhancing mental and physical health.
- Regular exercise is linked to positive outcomes in newborns when mothers maintain their activity levels.
- The review highlights recent findings on the importance of exercise and offers practical recommendations while noting less emphasis on intensity, duration, and resistance efforts.
Article Abstract
Physical activity during pregnancy is known to have a positive effect on both the mother and the fetus/newborn, as long as there are no specific contraindications relating to maternal pathology. Physical activity during pregnancy is known to be associated with reduced incidence of several gestational pathologies, as well as boosting physical and mental capabilities. Furthermore, a positive effect was found in newborns whose mothers continued their physical activity habits throughout pregnancy. Nevertheless, the intensity and duration, and specifically their efforts against resistance, have not been adequately emphasized. Herein, we review the main recent findings and insights on physical activity during pregnancy, and provide a practical set of recommendations.
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