Table 4 Practice and adequacy of physical exercise during pregnancy and the barriers to exercising, as reported by the women interviewed.
n | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Has exercised or currently exercises during this pregnancy | Yes | 48 | 29.0 |
No | 113 | 71.0 | |
Is exercise adequate? | Yes | 37 | 22.9 |
No | 124 | 77.1 | |
Barriers to the practice of physical exercise * (n = 113) | |||
Lack of time | 63 | 55.8 | |
Feels very tired | 21 | 18.6 | |
Feels uncomfortable | 16 | 14.2 | |
Does not like exercising | 14 | 12.4 | |
Lack of information | 8 | 7.1 | |
Is afraid that it will be harmful | 5 | 3.1 |