Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide with increasing prevalence in all
age groups, genders, and ethnicities. Most chronic disease deaths occur in middle-to low …

Objectives The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive literature review, gathering
the strongest evidence about the risks and benefits and the prescription of physical exercise …

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the overall and differential effects of interventions
based on diet and physical activity during pregnancy, primarily on gestational weight gain …

Background Performing exercise with medium intensity has positive effects on the maternal
health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates exercise program …

Objective To understand what evidence exists with regard to maternal and offspring benefits
of aerobic and/or resistance training during pregnancy. Methods Systematic review of RCTs …

BACKGROUND: Diet-and physical activity-based interventions in pregnancy have the
potential to alter maternal and child outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To assess whether or not the …

Objective: to examine the influence of an exercise program throughout pregnancy on the
duration of labor in healthy pregnant women. Study design: A randomized clinical trial was …

This is Part 2 of 5 in the series of evidence statements from the IOC expert committee on
exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes. Part 1 focused on the effects of …

Background: Clinical evidence indicates that women will benefit from regular physical
activity during pregnancy. This study aimed to summarize and update the evidence on the …

Background Physical activity (PA) promotes health in pregnancy. Objective To collate the
recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the effects of various types of PA during …