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Effect of aerobic exercise on fat deposition during pregnancy
Saeed SM, el-Kosery S, el-Ashmawy H
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research 2017 Jun;7(3):9-12
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

BACKGROUND/AIM: Regular exercise during pregnancy is a great way of helping the body to cope with pregnancy and prepare for giving birth. It's one of the most effective ways of managing weight, especially if combined with a healthy diet. This can in turn lower risk of giving birth to a large baby. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aerobic exercise on weight gain and fat deposition during pregnancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty healthy pregnant, their ages range from 20 to 30 years old enrolled in the study were randomly assigned into 2 groups: control, and study. Leptin hormone concentration was measured for all participants pre- and post-treatment period. RESULTS: There was a significant difference between the two groups in the leptin hormone concentrations after treatment. But there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the leptin hormone concentrations before treatment. CONCLUSION: We suggest additional exercise is a necessary adjunct to diet regimen to decrease weight gain and fat deposition during pregnancy.

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