Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses a significant health concern for both mother and
offspring. Exercise has emerged as a cornerstone of glycemic management in GDM …

Complications in pregnancy have been proven to be less frequent with exercise. The
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology suggests pregnant women should exercise …

Based on a 1‐year ethnographic case study of a Copenhagen‐based CrossFit gym we
demonstrate how an organized training place is made physically, psychologically, and …

Exercise is beneficial for women to continue during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
However, many women do not meet the minimum guidelines set forth by the American …

Pregnancy is characterized by hormone changes that could alter musculoskeletal (MSK)
properties and temporarily increase soft tissue injury risk. Although the prevalence of MSK …

Mothers are particularly susceptible to body image-related concerns because of the physical
and psychological changes that accompany pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum …

Resistance training can be a safe form of both prenatal and postnatal exercise with
appropriate exercise selection and modification, safety considerations, and understanding of …

This chapter analyzes discourses of risk and self-care surrounding the pregnant athlete in
order to understand conflicting ideas about motherhood and strength sports. The pregnant …

In honor of International Women's Day, espnW featured a montage of impressive feats,
including Maria Clara Ceballos competing in the CrossFit Games while 33 weeks pregnant …

High-intensity functional training (HIFT) is a popular activity that combines high effort and
compound exercises. Many women aged 20 to 40 who are expected to become pregnant …