The Claim
Resistance training, as part of a multicomponent exercise program, is associated with a 58% reduction in the odds of gestational hypertension (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.27–0.66) and a 38% reduction in the odds of gestational diabetes (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.48–0.79) during pregnancy, suggesting that incorporating resistance exercises may contribute to improved maternal metabolic and cardiovascular health outcomes.
What the research says
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Doing strength exercises during pregnancy might lower the chances of getting high blood pressure or diabetes while pregnant, which could help moms stay healthier.
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Resistance training, typically delivered as part of a multicomponent exercise program, is associated with a 58% reduction in the odds of gestational hypertension (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.27–0.66) and a 38% reduction in the odds of gestational diabetes (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.48–0.79) during pregnancy, suggesting that incorporating resistance exercises may contribute to improved maternal metabolic and cardiovascular health outcomes.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that pregnant women who did strength exercises like lifting weights had much lower chances of developing high blood pressure and gestational diabetes compared to those who didn't. So yes, lifting weights during pregnancy seems to help keep moms healthier.
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