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ArticleClinics and practice2023

The Impact of a Single Supervised Exercise Session in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy on the Physical Activity Levels of Pregnant Women-A Pilot Study.

Christos Chatzakis, George Mastorakos, Eleftheria Demertzidou, Anatoli Theodoridou, Konstantinos Dinas, Alexandros Sotiriadis

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Christos ChatzakisSecond Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-5895-6887
George MastorakosEndocrine Unit of Aretaieion Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-1929-3275
Eleftheria DemertzidouSecond Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8554-571X
Anatoli TheodoridouMidwifery Department, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 65404 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Konstantinos DinasSecond Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Alexandros SotiriadisSecond Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 56403 Thessaloniki, Greece.

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backgroundDespite the numerous beneficial effects of physical exercise during pregnancy, the levels of physical activity remain low. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of a single supervised physical exercise session on the overall physical activity levels of pregnant women.

methodsDuring the third trimester, pregnant women attending our outpatient clinic were requested to assess their physical activity levels using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Additionally, they were invited to participate in a supervised 30 min mild-moderate-intensity aerobic exercise session (stationary bike ergometer) under the guidance of medical personnel. Subsequently, physical activity levels were reevaluated at the time of delivery.

resultsPrior to the intervention, 3 out of 50 (6%) women engaged in mild-moderate physical activity for 150 min per week, while 20 out of 50 (40%) women participated in mild-moderate activity for 15-30 min, twice a week. Following the intervention, these percentages increased to 10 out of 50 (20%) and 31 out of 50 (62%), respectively (

conclusionsThis pilot study suggests that a single exercise session supervised by medical personnel may significantly improve the low physical activity levels observed in pregnant women.

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medical personnelphysical activitypregnancysupervised exercise session

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PMCPMC10605668

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