The ‘new normal’ includes online prenatal exercise: exploring pregnant women’s experiences during the pandemic and the role of virtual group fitness on maternal mental health

The ‘new normal’ includes online prenatal exercise: exploring pregnant women’s experiences during the pandemic and the role of virtual group fitness on maternal mental health

Abstract Background Prenatal anxiety and depressive symptoms have significantly increased since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic In addition, home confinement regulations have caused a drastic increase in time spent sedentary. Online group fitness classes may be an effective strategy...

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Main Authors: Cristina Silva-Jose, Taniya S. Nagpal, Javier Coterón, Ruben Barakat, Michelle F. Mottola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Exercise
Pregnancy
Physical Activity
Coronavirus
Mental health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04587-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04587-1

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