Background In the general population, at least 50% of time awake is spent in sedentary
behaviours. Sedentary behaviours are activities that expend less energy than 1.5 metabolic …

Regular physical activity has been demonstrated to contribute to physical and psychological
health. Nevertheless, pregnant women generally exhibit low levels of physical activity …

The aim of this study was to examine the level of physical activity during pregnancy in
different populations worldwide. An intensive search was carried out from February until May …

Background Higher screen viewing time (SVT) in childhood has been associated with
adverse health outcomes, but the predictors of SVT in early childhood are poorly …

Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …

Background Notwithstanding the benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy,
anecdotal evidence suggests ignorance, unscientific beliefs, and lack of awareness about …

Abstract Purpose Integrated 24-Hour Movement Guidelines provide specific
recommendations on screen viewing (SV), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) …

Objective To compare physical activity (PA) patterns in pregnant woman with and without
gestational diabetes (GDM) and to assess the effects of an exercise intervention on change …

Background Regular prenatal physical activity provides numerous health benefits to both
mother and fetus. However, little is known about the physical activity status of pregnant …

Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …