Purpose. In this review, we provide researchers and practitioners with an overview of the
physical activity and pregnancy literature to promote prenatal physical activity, improve …

Physical activity during pregnancy has been associated with significant health benefits;
however, most women in the United States do not meet the current guidelines. This …

Current US pregnancy-related physical activity recommendations do not provide specific
guidance for vigorous intensity activity. We examined the associations between vigorous …

The mental and physical health benefits of exercise during pregnancy highlight the
importance of understanding the determinants of pregnant women's physical activity. This …

Background Physical activity is essential to maternal and infant health. Healthcare
professionals should inform pregnant women about benefits of physical activity to prevent …

The rise in obesity and associated morbidity is currently one of our greatest public health
challenges. Women represent a high risk group for weight gain with associated metabolic …

This expert review aimed to assess current literature on the effect and tracking of physical
activity during pregnancy and associated outcomes. Self-reported physical activity may be …

Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review : Current Opinion in Obstetrics and
Gynecology Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review : Current Opinion in …

A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate the effects of physical activity
during pregnancy on selected maternal-child health outcomes. The search included articles …

Objective: Despite the well-documented benefits of a physically active lifestyle, over 25% of
American adults report that they never engage in regular recreational physical activity. Little …