What exercise can be done

Question 1

Is HRR reduced or increased?

Answer 1

Reduced because resting HR increased

Question 2

Reduced ? activation reduces ? production which reduces delivery of CHO to muscles

Answer 2

• Sympathoadrenal

- Catecholamine

Question 3

What manoevre during resistance training should be avoided?

Answer 3

Valsalva’s

Question 4

What position should be avoided especially after week 16?

Answer 4

Supine position

Question 5

What is the valsalva’s manoeuvre?

Answer 5

Holding breath when performing lifts

Question 6

What needs to be considered with stretching?

Answer 6

Not taking to max ROM

Question 7

How many additional Kcal’s does pregnancy require in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester?

Answer 7

1st - 100
2nd - 300
3rd - 400

Question 8

Training induced enhancements in … may help with labour

Answer 8

beta-endorphins (natural painkillers)

Question 9

Return to pre-pregnancy routines may take how long after a Caesarean birth?

Answer 9

10-12 weeks

Question 10

Why may pre exercise milk taste better?

Answer 10

Because lactate present in post exercise milk

Question 11

Training after birth increases VO2 by how much?

Answer 11

10-25%