Table 1 Body composition during pregnancy according to group
Body composition | Water aerobics | Control | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Weight (Kg) * | |||
Pre-gestational | 63.8 ± 12.7 | 60.8 ± 10.2 | 0.27 |
At delivery | 78.1 ± 14.7 | 75.9 ± 11.7 | 0.49 |
Mean difference | 14.3 ± 2.1 | 15.1 ± 1.6 | 0.38 |
Body Fat (%) # | |||
1st evaluation (18–20 weeks) | 29.7 ± 8.0 | 28.2 ± 7.5 | 0.41 |
2nd evaluation (22–26 weeks) | 32.9 ± 6.5 | 30.1 ± 6.5 | 0.16 |
3rd evaluation (32–36 weeks) | 35.7 ± 5.6 | 32.1 ± 6.4 | 0.05 |
Fat-free Mass (%) @ | |||
1st evaluation (18–20 weeks) | 70.3 ± 8.0 | 71.8 ± 7.5 | 0.42 |
2nd evaluation (22–26 weeks) | 66.2 ± 15.6 | 69.8 ± 6.5 | 0.28 |
3rd evaluation (32–36 weeks) | 64.3 ± 5.6 | 67.9 ± 6.4 | 0.05 |
BMI & | |||
Pre-gestational | 24.1 ± 4.5 | 23.4 ± 3.8 | 0.48 |
1st evaluation (18–20 weeks) | 25.4 ± 4.6 | 25.3 ± 3.9 | 0.95 |
2nd evaluation (22–26 weeks) | 26.8 ± 4.1 | 26.2 ± 3.8 | 0.57 |
3rd evaluation (32–36 weeks) | 29.2 ± 4.2 | 28.2 ± 4.1 | 0.44 |