Physical activity in pregnancy—what, when, how and why to be active: Prof Greg Whyte, OBE. #367 - a podcast by BMJ Group

Our guest for this podcast is Professor Greg Whyte, one of the world’s most respected and renowned Sport&Exercise Scientists. Greg combines his academic position at Liverpool John Moores University with both public&private work around the UK, and is a hugely respected scientist and voice, with expertise in a wide range of domains. Not content with overseeing breathtaking Sport Relief challenges and helping to raise>£30m for charity, he has recently published a book titled ‘Bump It Up’, focused on advice for pregnant women.

In this podcast, Greg covers:- The current consensus
- Common misconceptions- Common barriers and how to overcome them
- Safety&contraindications
- The importance of physical activity at every life-stageFurther resources:
Greg’s Book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1111959/bump-it-up/9780593077481.htmlBJSM Special Edition on Pregnancy: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/21

2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/21/1339

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