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General indications for stopping an exercise test


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--Onset of angina or angina-like symptoms (chest pain)

--Drop in SBP of ≥10 mm Hg with an increase in work rate or if SBP
decreases below the value obtained in the same position prior to testing

---Excessive rise in BP: systolic pressure >250 mm Hg and/or diastolic
pressure >115 mm Hg

--Shortness of breath, wheezing, leg cramps, or claudication


--Signs of poor perfusion: light-headedness, confusion, ataxia, pallor,
cyanosis, nausea, or cold and clammy skin


--Failure of HR to increase with increased exercise intensity

--Noticeable change in heart rhythm by palpation or auscultation


--Subject requests to stop

, --Physical or verbal manifestations of severe fatigue


--Failure of the testing equipment




What is metabolic syndrome


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a cluster of health conditions that include a large waist circumference, high
blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol levels




waist to hip girth ratio


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divide waist circumference by hip circumference




hypertrophy is usually not measurable until


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4-8 weeks after initiation of resistance program




Recommendations for Current Medical Examinations and Exercise Testing


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, Low risk: These clients do not need medical exams or exercise testing
before participating in moderate and vigorous activity. Physicians also do
not need to do Submax or max exercise testing.


Moderate Risk: It isn't necessary to have current medical exams for
moderate intensity exercise, but it is highly suggested for vigorous ones.
Physician supervision is recommended during Submax testing.

High Risk: Current medical exams are recommended for exercise, and
physicians should supervise any Submax or max exercise testing.




APMHR Method


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THR= (APMHR x exercise intensity)




Sets/Reps for power


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- 1-6 reps for 1-3 sets (beginner n/a)
- rest 2-5 mins




Relative Contraindications to exercising during pregnancy (check with physician first)


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, - anemia or symptomatic anemia
- cervical dilation
- chronic respiratory disorders
- eating disorder
- morbid obesity
- smoker
- history of sedentary lifestyle
- history of preterm birth/labor, miscarriage, fetal growth restriction
- malnutrition
- cardiovascular disease
- orthopedic limitations
- poorly controlled seizure disorder
- unevaluated maternal cardiac dysrhythmia




Exercise guidelines for healthy pregnant women without any exercise
contraindications


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- Do 15 minutes of moderate physical activity daily and gradually progress
to 30 minutes on at least three, if not all, days of the week.

- Resistance train major muscle groups without isometric contractions.

- Avoid the supine position after the first trimester.

- Don't exercise past the fatigue point.

- Rhythmic and dynamic activities are preferred for reducing the risk of
injury.

- Avoid sports with the potential for damage to the abdominal area.

-Large body temp increases need to be minimized.

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