Table 2.
Exercise profile of the postpartum women.
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Aware of postnatal exercise | ||
| Yes | 89 | 39.0 |
| No | 139 | 61.0 |
| Current exercise programme | ||
| None | 109 | 47.8 |
| Brisk walking | 37 | 16.2 |
| Swimming | 2 | 0.9 |
| Cycling | 1 | 0.4 |
| Climbing stairs | 19 | 8.3 |
| Jogging | 12 | 5.3 |
| Weight lifts | 2 | 0.9 |
| Combinations | 46 | 20.2 |
| Usual number of days of exercise (n = 119) |
||
| 1 day | 22 | 18.5 |
| 2 days | 23 | 19.3 |
| 3 days | 31 | 26.1 |
| 4 days | 10 | 8.4 |
| 5 days | 9 | 7.6 |
| 6 days | 4 | 3.4 |
| 7 days | 20 | 16.8 |
| Exercise equipment | ||
| None | 176 | 77.2 |
| Free weights | 20 | 8.8 |
| Balance ball | 2 | 0.9 |
| Treadmill | 6 | 2.6 |
| Stationary bike | 8 | 3.5 |
| Combination | 16 | 7.0 |