Long-term outcome after exercising throughout pregnancy: fitness and cardiovascular risk - 21/08/11
Reprints: James F. Clapp III, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109Résumé |
Objective |
The objective of the study was to test the null hypothesis that continuing vigorous weight-bearing exercise throughout pregnancy has no discernible long-term effect on indices of fitness and/or cardiovascular risk.
Study Design |
This was a follow-up observational study of the fitness and cardiovascular risk profile of 39 women conducted on the General Clinical Research Center at the University of Vermont. Data were analyzed using the paired Student t test, analysis of variance, and linear regression.
Results |
Women who voluntarily maintain their exercise regimen during pregnancy continue to exercise over time at a higher level than those who stop. Over time they also gain less weight (3.4 vs 9.9 kg), deposit less fat (2.2 vs 6.7 kg), have increased fitness, and have a lower cardiovascular risk profile than those who stop.
Conclusion |
Women who continue weight-bearing exercise during pregnancy maintain their long-term fitness and have a low cardiovascular risk profile in the perimenopausal period.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : cardiovascular risk, exercise, fitness, pregnancy
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| This study was supported by National Institutes of Health Grants HD21268 and RR00109 and funds from MetroHealth Medical Center. |
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| Cite this article as: James F. Clapp III. Long-term outcome after exercising throughout pregnancy: fitness and cardiovascular risk. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;199:489.e1-489.e6. |
Vol 199 - N° 5
P. null - novembre 2008 Retour au numéro
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