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• Title:
  Strength training in pregnancy. Systematic review of benefits and risks
• Creator:
  Demel, Karol;
  Kantor, Antoni;
  Król, Jakub;
  Bialic, Łukasz;
  Dziedzic, Monika;
  Polok, Sebastian;
  Potoczek, Adriana;
  Talaska, Justyna;
  Godyń, Marta;
  Zatłoka-Mazur, Dorota
• Description:
  BackgroundStrength training during pregnancy has historically been approached with caution, but recent evidence suggests it can be safe and beneficial when properly supervised. This review examines its impact on maternal and fetal health, addressing both advantages and potential risks. Purpose of ResearchThe study aims to evaluate the benefits and risks of strength training during pregnancy, focusing on maternal and fetal outcomes. Research Materials and MethodsData were collected from PubMed, MEDLINE, and Web of Science using keywords like "strength training," "pregnancy," and "maternal health." Guidelines from ACOG and RCOG were analyzed to provide evidence-based recommendations.Basic ResultsStrength training, when properly supervised, improves musculoskeletal health, reduces gestational diabetes risk, enhances cardiovascular fitness, and supports mental well-being. It may also promote healthier fetal outcomes by regulating maternal blood sugar levels. Risks include overheating, injury, and strain, particularly in cases of pre-existing conditions or improper exercise execution.ConclusionsIndividualized assessment and tailored programs are essential to maximize benefits and minimize risks. Safe practices, including professional consultation, appropriate exercise selection, and monitoring of intensity, are crucial. Further research is needed to refine guidelines and explore long-term effects. Strength training is a valuable component of prenatal care when conducted safely.
• Object availability:
  free access
• Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 ;
  Prawa autorskie (c) 2025 Karol Demel, Antoni Kantor, Jakub Król, Łukasz Bialic, Monika Dziedzic, Sebastian Polok, Adriana Potoczek, Justyna Talaska, Marta Godyń, Dorota Zatłoka-Mazur
• Date:
  2025.02.10
• Type:
  info:eu-repo/semantics/article;
  info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
• Language:
  English
• Source:
  Quality in Sport; Tom 38 (2025); 58312;
  Quality in Sport; Vol. 38 (2025); 58312;
  2450-3118
• Format:
  application/pdf
• Publisher:
  University Center for Sports Research, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
• Relation: https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58312/41479
• Subject:
  Strength Training;
  Pregnancy;
  Maternal Health;
  Fetal Development;
  Gestational Diabetes;
  Muscoskeletal Pain;
  Exercise Safety;
  Mental Well-being;
  Neonatal Outcomes;
  Physical Activity Guidelines
• Identifier: https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58312
• Data provider:
  Akademicka Platforma Czasopism
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• Type:
  text