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Effects of supervised aerobic and strength training in overweight and grade I obese pregnant women on maternal and foetal health markers: the GESTAFIT randomized controlled trial

Authors: Virginia A. Aparicio, Olga Ocón, Carmen Padilla-Vinuesa, Alberto Soriano-Maldonado, Lidia Romero-Gallardo, Milkana Borges-Cósic, Irene Coll-Risco, Pilar Ruiz-Cabello, Pedro Acosta-Manzano, Fernando Estévez-López, Inmaculada C. Álvarez-Gallardo, Manuel Delgado-Fernández, Jonatan R. Ruiz, Mireille N. Van Poppel, Julio J. Ochoa-Herrera

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

During pregnancy, a sedentary lifestyle may have negative consequences on maternal and foetal health status. The main objective of this project is to assess the effects of an exercise intervention in overweight and grade I obese pregnant on maternal and foetal health markers.

Methods/design

The present study aims to recruit 60 overweight and grade I obese women interested in participating in an exercise intervention program from the 17th gestational week until delivery. Women will be randomized to either an exercise (three 60-min sessions/week of combined aerobic and strength training and pelvic floor exercises), or usual care (control) group (30 women per group). The primary outcome measures are maternal weight gain, and maternal and neonatal glycaemic profile. Secondary outcome measures are: i) perinatal obstetric records; i) body composition; iii) dietary patterns; iv) physical fitness; v) low-back pain; vi) objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour; vii) haematology and biochemical analyses; viii) oxidative stress; ix) pro- and anti-inflammatory markers; x) bone health biomarkers; xi) sleep quality; xii) mental health, quality of life and positive health.

Discussion

The findings of this project will help to identify strategies for primary prevention and health promotion based on this exercise-based intervention program among overweight and grade I obese pregnant women.

Trial registration

NCT02582567; Date of registration: 20/10/2015

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Title: Effects of supervised aerobic and strength training in overweight and grade I obese pregnant women on maternal and foetal health markers: the GESTAFIT randomized controlled trial
Authors: Virginia A. Aparicio
Olga Ocón
Carmen Padilla-Vinuesa
Alberto Soriano-Maldonado
Lidia Romero-Gallardo
Milkana Borges-Cósic
Irene Coll-Risco
Pilar Ruiz-Cabello
Pedro Acosta-Manzano
Fernando Estévez-López
Inmaculada C. Álvarez-Gallardo
Manuel Delgado-Fernández
Jonatan R. Ruiz
Mireille N. Van Poppel
Julio J. Ochoa-Herrera
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-016-1081-y

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Effects of supervised aerobic and strength training in overweight and grade I obese pregnant women on maternal and foetal health markers: the GESTAFIT randomized controlled trial

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