Exam 3 Week 6 Pregnancy Flashcards
are all women happy to be pregnant?
no, you need to consider that some may be fearful or upset.
exercising during pregnancy can decrease health risks such as
gestational DM, preeclampsia, LBP and low birth weight baby.
does exercise make labor shorter or longer
shorter
what does exercise do to recovery, after delivery
decreases it
what happens to glucose production and insulin secretion
increases 30% in the third trimester.
insulin increases
what happens to circulating blood glucose and why
decreases, 10-20%. because there is more glucose, and more insulin to pick it up, so less in the blood
what are the 3 physiologic reasons why women fatigue so much easier while pregnant
- rescued liver storage of glucose,
- muscle glucose uptake decreases by 40%,
- type IIb fiber concentration are elevated in obese women.
what is the cardiovascular response to exercise
peripheral resistance decreases, resting HR increases 15 bpm HR max decreases HRR reduces increase in blood volume and CO and SV
what percent HRR and what RPE should pregnant women (obese and unaccustomed) exercise around? physically active pregnant women?
35-60%
12-16 RPE
45-60%
13-16 RPE
what are the PAG for health women who are not already highly active
1m50 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week (during and after pregnancy)
TF: if a women was active, she should continue her level of activity
true
program design for a pregnant lady :
frequency
3-4x a week
what is the intensity a pregnant women should exercise at
NOT PAST THE HR pre-pregnancy
not moderate
RPE around 12-14 (6-7/10)
RT between 12-15 reps.
what should the exercise duration be
more than 15 minutes, and max 30. 10-15 minute WU and cool down
what are some recommended exercises
walking, stationary bike, swim, yoga, modified pilates, upper body and back, impact (jogging, racquet ball) if they were doing this all before.