Physical exercise prescription during pregnancy

  • F. Mata Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Aplicadas Actividad Física Salud y Fitness. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
  • I. Chulvi Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Aplicadas Actividad Física Salud y Fitness. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
  • J. Roig Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Aplicadas Actividad Física Salud y Fitness. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
  • J.R. Heredia Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Aplicadas Actividad Física Salud y Fitness. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
  • F. Isidro Instituto Internacional de Ciencias Aplicadas Actividad Física Salud y Fitness. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
  • J.D. Benítez Sillero Departamento de Educación Artística y Corporal. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
  • M. Guillén del Castillo Departamento de Educación Artística y Corporal. Universidad de Córdoba. Córdoba. España.
Keywords: Gestación, Fitness, Acondiciomiento muscular, Ejercicio aeróbico Gestation, Fitness, Muscle-conditioning, Aerobic exercise Gravidez, Fitness, Condicionamento muscular, Exercício aeróbico

Abstract

Physical exercise and pregnancy relationship has evolved adapting by the time. Nowadays there are data allow to lay the foundations and establish logical action guidelines for prescription of physical activity in pregnant women, assuring minimum risk and maximum advantages. Therefore, the aim of this review has been compiling the scientific information related to this issue. For this, a detailed search has been done of outstanding studies about this aspect. After the works had been reviewed, we can conclude that a personalized physical exercise combining neuromuscular and cardiovascular training is highly recommended in pregnant women, no matter active or sedentary pregnant state, if pregnancy period is free of medical contraindications and problems.

Published
2018-04-30
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2010): June 2010
Section
Revisiones
Page/s
68-79