answers graded a+
vo2 (basal oxygen consumption) -
ANSWERS>>>>>increases during pregnancy due to
increase in lung residual volume (breath deeper
and faster- due to hormone changes)
dyspnea during exertion - ANSWERS>>>>>perceived
shortness of breath; decrease in residual volume,
lower total lung volume, elevated diaphragm from
uterus, reduced ability to withstand apnea
balance and flexibility - ANSWERS>>>>>weight of
fetus (lumbar lordosis and changes in center of
gravity) increased risk of falls, connective
tissue changes, increased risk of sport injury
pregnant women who exercise protect their
offspring against - ANSWERS>>>>>long term
neurodegenerative diseases (improves brain
plasticity and decreases toxic protein deposits,
inflammation and oxidative stress- wards off
Alzheimers and dementia)
reasonable goals of conidtion -
ANSWERS>>>>>maintain good fitness
absolute contraindications -
ANSWERS>>>>>significant heart disease,
, restrictive lung disease, preeclampsia- HBP, risk
for premature labor, incompetent cervix,
persistent 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding,
placenta previa (placenta covers opening of
mothers cervix) ruptured membranes
relative contraindications - ANSWERS>>>>>heavy
smoker, severe anemia, HBP, cardiac arrhythmia,
chronic bronchitis, sedentary lifestyle, type 1
diabetes, morbid obesity, low body weight (BMI
<12), IU growth restriction, orthopedic limits,
seizure disorder, hyperthyroidism
warning signs to stop exercise -
ANSWERS>>>>>dyspnea before exertion, dizziness,
headache, angina (chest pain), muscle weakness,
calf pain/swelling, vaginal bleeding, preterm
labor, decreased fetal movement, amniotic fluid
leakage
FITT Principle - ANSWERS>>>>>frequency- 3-5
times/wk
intensity- moderate
time< 40 min/session
type- low impact aerobic
if active before - ANSWERS>>>>>remain active,
follow FITT principle