Lifetime Fitness Flashcards
1
Q
what are the potential risks of fitness during pregancy?
A
- increased core body temperature
- interrupted blood flow to fetus
- decreased oxygen delivery to fetus
- low birth rate
- joint instability
2
Q
what are some contraindications of fitness during pregancy?
A
- incompetent cervix
- premature labour
- 2nd or 3rd trimester bleeding
- heart/lung disease
3
Q
what are good exercise prescriptions for pregnancies and fitness?
A
- begin 15 mins minimum, low intensity, 3 times a week
- gradually increase 30-40 mins of aerobic moderate intensity exercise most days of week
- maintain regular schedule
4
Q
what are some risks for youth fitness?
A
- growth plate and intervertebral disc ruptures
- interference with balance and biomechanics
- requires 20-30% more oxygen
- less efficient sweating mechanisms yet they produce more heat when exercising
5
Q
what are some physical and mental changes of aging?
A
- cardiorespiratory function declines
- bone density and mass decreases
- skeletal muscle mass and function decreases
- diminished appetite
- memory loss
- vision changes
