Regular physical exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, osteoporosis, some forms of cancer, atherosclerosis, depression, arthritis, fibromyalgia, varicosity, obesity, fibromyalgia, anxiety, stress and depression. It also improves immune function, body composition, and joint health; prevent low back pain and injury; enhance self image and quality of life. These chronic health impairments can result a person in poor quality of life and premature death. Gestational age women can gain obstetric and general health benefits from exercise. This book includes topics about how exercise can be practiced pregnancy, and lactation. Indications and contraindications of maternal exercise are described in line with guidelines from various institutions such as ACOG, WHO, ACSM. More than eight factors that cause woman to lead sedentary lifestyle are discussed. Lifestyle change such as making daily activities more physical, selection methods of exercise in various maternal periods including menstruations, etc. are dealt. A number of health, and sport science professionals were consulted in addition to several research findings.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN-13
9783847326793
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113851097
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
124 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Maternal Benefits of Regular Exercise
Publication Year
2012
Subject
Medicine
Type
Textbook
Author
Sertsebrihan Kayamo Chebo
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
229 mm
Item Weight
191 g
Item Width
152 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
Title_Author
Sertsebrihan Kayamo Chebo
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