Maternal Hemodynamic Responses During Two Types of Moderate-Intensity Physical Exercise in Pregnancy

2014 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 37S-38S ◽  
Author(s):  
Melania M. Amorim ◽  
Antonio H. Franca-Neto ◽  
Jousilene S. Tavares ◽  
Adriana S. Melo ◽  
Suzana F. Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Hemodynamic Responses ◽  
Exercise In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Maternal hemodynamic responses to two different types of moderate physical exercise during pregnancy: a randomized clinical trial

10.3823/2559 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jousilene de Sales Tavares ◽  
Adriana Melo ◽  
Bruno Maciel ◽  
Amanda Vasconcelos ◽  
Joao Guilherme Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Systolic Pressure ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Hemodynamic Responses ◽  
Maternal Heart Rate

Background/Aim:  Maternal hemodynamic responses (heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) were compared during two types of moderate-intensity physical exercise. Methods:  A randomized clinical trial compared 120 pregnant women performing physical exercise on a treadmill (n=64) or stationary bicycle (n=56).  In 44 of these women (n=23 treadmill; n=21 bicycle), blood pressure was monitored for 24 hours following exercise.  Repeated-measures analysis compared maternal heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure before, during and in the 24 hours following exercise in both groups.  Results:  Maternal heart rate increased significantly (p<0.001) with both types of exercise (from 84 at rest to 112 bpm on the treadmill and from 87 at rest to 107 bpm on the bicycle), without exceeding the limit of 140 bpm.  Systolic pressure increased from 110 at rest to 118 mmHg on the bicycle (p=0.06) and from 112 at rest to 120 mmHg on the treadmill (p=0.02).  Systolic pressure dropped steadily following exercise, reaching its lowest level (104 mmHg) after 14 hours, increasing thereafter and returning to pre-exercise levels by the 19th hour.  Diastolic pressure increased during exercise irrespective of the type of exercise (p=0.27), from 70 at rest to 75 mmHg on the bicycle (p=0.39) and from 70 at rest to 76 mmHg on the treadmill (p=0.18), with the lowest level (59 mmHg) being at the 13th hour. Conclusions:  A slight increase in blood pressure levels was found during exercise; however, this was not clinically significant and was followed by a substantial hypotensive effect that lasted around 19 hours. Register: Clinical Trials NCT01383889.

scholarly journals Physical exercise in pregnancy: benefits, risks and prescription

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Margarida Ribeiro ◽  
Ana Andrade ◽  
Inês Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Excessive Gestational Weight Gain ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Exercise Type ◽  
Exercise In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Objectives Regular physical exercise during pregnancy is associated with numerous benefits. In general women are not adequately advised on this matter and along with their concerns regarding the potential risks, it contributes to the abandonment or refusal to start exercising during pregnancy. Content 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. A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE including articles considered to have the highest level of scientific evidence. Fifty-seven articles, including 32 meta-analysis, 9 systematic reviews and 16 randomized controlled trials were included in the final review. Summary Exercise can help preventing relevant pregnancy related disorders, such as gestational diabetes, excessive gestational weight gain, hypertensive disorders, urinary incontinence, fetal macrosomia, lumbopelvic pain, anxiety and prenatal depression. Exercise is not related with an increased risk of maternal or perinatal adverse outcomes. Compliance with current guidelines is sufficient to achieve the main benefits, and exercise type and intensity should be based on women’s previous fitness level. Outlook Exercise in pregnancy is safe for both mother and fetus, contributing to prevent pregnancy related disorders. Exercise type and intensity should be adapted to woman’s previous fitness level, medical history and characteristics of the ongoing pregnancy.

scholarly journals Effect of Adherence to Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 656
Author(s):  
Valentina Bucciarelli ◽  
Francesco Bianco ◽  
Francesco Mucedola ◽  
Andrea Di Blasio ◽  
Pascal Izzicupo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Diastolic Function ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Estrogen Depletion ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cardiometabolic Profile

Background: Menopause is associated with negative cardiovascular adaptations related to estrogen depletion, which could be counteracted by physical exercise (PhE). However, the impact of total adherence-rate (TA) to PhE and sedentary time (SedT) on cardiometabolic profile in this population has not been elucidated. Methods: For 13-weeks, 43 women (57.1 ± 4.7 years) participated in a 4-days-a-week moderate-intensity walking training. They underwent laboratory, anthropometric and echocardiographic assessment, before and after training (T0–T1). Spontaneous physical activity (PhA) was assessed with a portable multisensory device. The sample was divided according to TA to PhE program: <70% (n = 17) and ≥70% (n = 26). Results: TA ≥ 70% group experienced a significant T1 improvement of relative wall thickness (RWT), diastolic function, VO2max, cortisol, cortisol/dehydroandrostenedione-sulphate ratio and serum glucose. After adjusting for SedT and 10-min bouts of spontaneous moderate-to-vigorous PhA, TA ≥ 70% showed the most significant absolute change of RWT and diastolic function, body mass index, weight and cortisol. TA ≥ 70% was major predictor of RWT and cortisol improvement. Conclusions: In a group of untrained, postmenopausal women, a high TA to a 13-weeks aerobic PhE program confers a better improvement in cardiometabolic profile, regardless of SedT and PhA levels.

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