ACSM's new pre and postnatal exercise guidelines just came out, and there are several substantial changes. We talk through them, the evidence behind each one, and what they mean for Pilates instructors.

Links:

• Narrative review of exercise dose during pregnancy here
• Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes here
• Systematic review of supine exercise during pregnancy here
• Systematic review on the benefits of aerobic and resistance training on maternal health and perinatal outcomes here
• Resistance training reduces need for insulin in pregnant women with gestational diabetes here
• ACOG position on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum here
• ACSM's Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription 12th ed here

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