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Cardiovascular fitness

Cardiorespiratory fitness is how efficiently the heart and lungs supply the body with oxygen during physical activity.

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Staying active and how fitness affects labor

Staying active and how fitness affects labor

What the evidence says about activity and labor Physical activity cannot control cervical dilation, fetal position, placental function, or the need for obstetric intervention. Nevertheless, research indicates that staying active may favorably influence some measurable labor outcomes. A prospective cohort analysis found that higher physical activity during pregnancy was associated with a shorter active stage […]

Outdoor games for children

Outdoor games for children

Why outdoor games matter Outdoor games are more than a way to pass the time. They help children accumulate physical activity in a form that usually feels enjoyable rather than imposed. In the research literature, more outdoor time is associated with greater activity and less sedentary behaviour, and that pattern is especially relevant in childhood, […]