Exercise has evolved rapidly over the last decade and is now thoroughly encouraged with all age groups, as a daily life factor to improve health (Chennaoui, 2014, para. 1). Physical exercise has different uses for the whole body, these include strengthening exercises to improve endurance and strength. This is important for building …show more content…
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is defined as a glucose intolerance. Usually it is detected after 24 weeks of pregnancy and is regularly associated with inactive women. Therefore exercise is considered one of the main guidelines for glycemic control and can reduce the overall risk of GDM (American Association of Diabetes, 2012). Raul suggests that although physical inactivity is a risk factor for gestational diabetes. Hormonal unbalances, lack of nutrition and physiological changes can also be a major increase to the risk of GDM (Artal, 2015, para. …show more content…
1) tells us that virtual reality (VR) training is a combination of a three stage program. This includes VR balance, endurance and strength training. VR is a well-developed program which brings different exercise programs into a virtual reality scenario. It is effective for mental motivation, balance, improved movement and overall an improved quality of life. In the study conducted with thirty older adults (aged 65 and over) where they tested the results of not doing the VR program, doing one aspect of the program and doing the full three stages. It showed greater improvement doing the full program in a much faster time (Mi, 2014, p.