The Claim
Supervised strength training during pregnancy has no significant effect on resting or post-exercise systolic or diastolic blood pressure over a 12-week period in low-risk pregnant women.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Doing supervised weight training while pregnant doesn't raise or lower your blood pressure, either when you're resting or after working out, even after 12 weeks — so it's not hurting your heart health.
See the scientific wording
Supervised strength training during pregnancy does not alter resting or post-exercise blood pressure, with no significant changes observed in systolic or diastolic pressure before and after sessions or across 12 weeks, suggesting no adverse cardiovascular effects in low-risk pregnant women.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Safety and efficacy of supervised strength training adopted in pregnancy.
This study found that pregnant women who did supervised strength training didn't have any changes in their blood pressure before or after workouts, even after 12 weeks. So, it's safe for their hearts and blood pressure.
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