The Claim
Supervised strength training during pregnancy is associated with a 14% improvement in lumbar endurance, measured as increased repetitions in a standardized 3-minute test, and a reduction in perceived exertion per repetition, suggesting enhanced muscular efficiency in the lower back.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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When pregnant women do supervised strength training, they can do more lower back exercises without getting as tired, which means their back muscles are working more efficiently.
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Supervised strength training during pregnancy is associated with a 14% improvement in lumbar endurance, measured as increased repetitions in a standardized 3-minute test, and a reduction in perceived exertion per repetition, suggesting enhanced muscular efficiency in the lower back.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Safety and efficacy of supervised strength training adopted in pregnancy.
Pregnant women who did supervised strength training twice a week for 12 weeks got stronger in their lower backs and could do more repetitions without getting as tired, just like the claim says.
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