Exercise and Reproduction

Abstract

J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2013;35(7):593–594 T idea of women exercising to the elite level is relatively new, although from today’s perspective this may seem quaint. Some kinds of athletic activity were for many years deemed inappropriate for women, and exercise during pregnancy was frowned upon. Even distance running was considered inappropriate until comparatively recently; a 1500 metre race for women was not included in the Olympic Games until 1972, and the women’s marathon was not included until 1984. Imagine that.