Table 3 Moderate-strong physical activity effects on gestational diabetes prevention
From: The prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (The role of lifestyle): a meta-analysis
Author | Exercise type | Duration | Intensity | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stafine et al | Aerobic, three or more times, | From week 18, poor compliance, 55% | Moderate-high | Not sig |
Cordero et al. [21] | Aerobic, three times | 50–60 min throughout pregnancy | strong | Improved glucose intolerance |
Daly et al. [23] | Aerobic and resistance | 50–60 min throughout pregnancy | strong | Not sig |
Callaway et al. [24] | Energy expenditure goal of 900Â kcal/week | Energy expenditure goal of 900Â kcal/week | Moderate-vigorous | Not sig |