Exercise and Sporting Activity During Pregnancy Evidence-Based Guidelines /
This clinically and practice oriented, multidisciplinary book is intended to fill the gap between evidence-based knowledge on the benefits of physical activity and exercise during pregnancy and the implementation of exercise programmes and related health promotion measures in pregnant women. It will...
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Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2019. |
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Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Physical activity, exercise and health promotion for the pregnant exerciser and the pregnant athlete
- 2 Psychological, social and behavioural changes during pregnancy: implications for physical activity and exercise
- 3 Physiological changes during pregnancy. Main adaptations and discomforts and implications for physical activity and exercise
- 4 Musculoskeletal and biomechanical changes. Main adaptations and discomforts, and implications for physical activity and exercise
- 5 Body composition changes during pregnancy and effects of physical exercise
- 6 Physical activity and exercise testing and prescription for pregnant women
- 7 Evidence-based and practice-oriented guidelines for exercising during pregnancy
- 8 Exercise selection and adaptations to pregnancy
- 9 Therapeutic exercise regarding musculoskeletal health of the pregnant exerciser and athlete
- 10 Nutritional requirements for the pregnant exerciser and athlete.