Action CPT—Chapter 8
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Things to consider when training pregnant women? - answer 1.
Exercise is usually extremely beneficial during pregnancy, but some
high-risk pregnancies may prevent exercise.
2. Has been shown to increase energy and release endorphins,
which lessens stress.
3. Exercise stimulates release of hormone relaxin which increases
flexibility.
4. It improves circulation which reduces constipation.
5. Most importantly, it strengthens heart and body muscles.
What're the benefits of training while pregnant? - answer 1.
Improves self-image.
2. Improves mood swings.
3. Less physical discomfort.
4. Prevents lower back pain.
5. Sleep better.
6. Increases chances of having less complicated labor.
7. Lighter, but not premature, babies.
8. Improve transfer of oxygen at placenta.
9. Improves circulation.
10. Control weight gain.
How do you design a safe exercise program for pregnant women? -
answer 1. If exercising before pregnancy then she can continue. If
, she was lifting weights, she may continue doing so but with lighter
weights.
2. During 1st trimester, exercises lying in supine position can be
performed but not after 1st trimester.
3. Even if woman had not exercised previously, she may begin slow
and easy exercise.
What complications may prevent exercise during pregnancy? -
answer 1. Early contractions.
2. Vaginal bleeding
3. Dizziness.
4. Chest pain.
5. Headache.
6. Muscle weakness.
7. Decreased fetal movement.
8. Dyspnea.
9. High blood pressure.
10. Premature rupture of amniotic sac.
11. Calf swelling.
What are some exercises for pregnant women to perform? - answer
1. Low Impact Exercises: dancing, yoga, and pilates.
2. Water Exercises: swimming and water aerobics.
3. Aerobic Exercises: walking, biking, light/low-impact aerobics,
running (if a prior runner.)
4. Weight Lifting (less weight than prior to pregnancy): maintain
health (not increase muscle,) use less weight as pregnancy
progresses, be careful when running, as center of gravity changes
as baby grows.
questions(solved & verified
for accuracy)
Things to consider when training pregnant women? - answer 1.
Exercise is usually extremely beneficial during pregnancy, but some
high-risk pregnancies may prevent exercise.
2. Has been shown to increase energy and release endorphins,
which lessens stress.
3. Exercise stimulates release of hormone relaxin which increases
flexibility.
4. It improves circulation which reduces constipation.
5. Most importantly, it strengthens heart and body muscles.
What're the benefits of training while pregnant? - answer 1.
Improves self-image.
2. Improves mood swings.
3. Less physical discomfort.
4. Prevents lower back pain.
5. Sleep better.
6. Increases chances of having less complicated labor.
7. Lighter, but not premature, babies.
8. Improve transfer of oxygen at placenta.
9. Improves circulation.
10. Control weight gain.
How do you design a safe exercise program for pregnant women? -
answer 1. If exercising before pregnancy then she can continue. If
, she was lifting weights, she may continue doing so but with lighter
weights.
2. During 1st trimester, exercises lying in supine position can be
performed but not after 1st trimester.
3. Even if woman had not exercised previously, she may begin slow
and easy exercise.
What complications may prevent exercise during pregnancy? -
answer 1. Early contractions.
2. Vaginal bleeding
3. Dizziness.
4. Chest pain.
5. Headache.
6. Muscle weakness.
7. Decreased fetal movement.
8. Dyspnea.
9. High blood pressure.
10. Premature rupture of amniotic sac.
11. Calf swelling.
What are some exercises for pregnant women to perform? - answer
1. Low Impact Exercises: dancing, yoga, and pilates.
2. Water Exercises: swimming and water aerobics.
3. Aerobic Exercises: walking, biking, light/low-impact aerobics,
running (if a prior runner.)
4. Weight Lifting (less weight than prior to pregnancy): maintain
health (not increase muscle,) use less weight as pregnancy
progresses, be careful when running, as center of gravity changes
as baby grows.
