The Claim

Resistance training is associated with a lower incidence of injury during pregnancy compared to high-impact aerobic activities such as jogging.

Source: Lifting Weights While Pregnant: What the Science Actually Says

What the research says

Supports is higher

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Supports

20score

Challenges

0score

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Correlation

1 study reviewed

In plain English

When pregnant, doing strength exercises like lifting weights is less likely to cause injuries than activities like jogging or running.

See the scientific wording

Resistance training has a lower incidence of injury during pregnancy compared to high-impact aerobic activities such as jogging.

1 study

Study: Progressive Resistance Training During Pregnancy: A Case Study
This study showed that lifting weights safely during pregnancy didn't cause problems, which suggests it's probably safer than running or jumping, which can be rough on the body when pregnant.

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