Special Populations

Question 1

Pregnancy and Exercise Testing

Answer 1

Maximal Exercise Testing: Should not be performed unless necessary

Submax: May be performed for specific exercise prescription

Medical Conditions and/or Sedentary: Clearance needed

Question 2

Pregnancy and physiological factors

Answer 2

Increase in oxygen uptake, heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, tidal volume, minute ventilation

Question 3

Pregnancy exercise frequency and intensity

Answer 3

Frequency: At least 3-4 days/week

Intensity: Low or moderate. (BMI < 25= Moderate) (BMI > 25= Low Intensity)

Question 4

Pregnancy Exercise Time/Duration and Type

Answer 4

Time/Duration: >15 minutes (3 days) gradual increase to 30 minutes (4 days)

BMI >25: >25 minutes (2 days/wk) increase to 40 minutes per day (3-4 days/wk)

Question 5

Child Exercise Prescription

Answer 5

Frequency: Daily
Intensity: 60 minutes per day

Strength exercise: >3 days/wk