Abstract
Aims:
In accordance with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommendations for exercise during pregnancy, this article provides an evidence-based prescription for a group-based prenatal exercise programme.
Methods:
This prescription has been tested in 21 randomized controlled trials. This short report outlines in detail the seven components included in each session (warm-up, aerobic training, resistance training, coordination and balance, pelvic floor training, cool-down, and final discussion).
Results:
Using the 26-item behaviour change taxonomy proposed by Abraham and Michie, we identified common techniques that are employed in each session to provide a rationale for the high-programme adherence.
Conclusions:
This session model can be replicated to design prenatal exercise programmes with high adherence and that can be offered by trained exercise professionals.
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