FITT Recommendations
General Information
Contraindications
100
What is the recommended frequency of exercise during pregnancy?
What is 3-4 days per week.
100
The metabolic intake during pregnancy increases by how kcal's per day?
What is by 300 kcals/day
100
What is the difference between absolute and relative contraindications?
What is Absolute: no exercising. Relative: can exercise with caution or supervision
200
When is the optimal time to progress during pregnancy?
After the first trimester
200
Women who are pregnant should avoid exercising in what position after 16 weeks?
What is the Supine position
200
What type of diabetes is a relative contraindication?
What is Type 1 Diabetes
300
Intensity for pregnant women is prescribed through heart rate ranges that correspond to moderate intensity. True or False?
True.
300
Exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk of developing what conditions?
What are Gestational diabetes and/or pregnancy induced hypertension
300
Severe anemia is an absolute contraindication. True or False?
What is False
400
How many minutes per week is recommended for a pregnant woman?
120 min/week (15-30 min/day)
400
What should be used for health screening of pregnant women before exercise?
What is the PARmed-X For Pregnancy
400
Is preeclampsia an absolute or relative contraindication?
What is Absolute
500
What type of exercises are recommended for a pregnant woman?
Dynamic exercise that use large muscle groups. (walking)
500
To reduce the risk of incontinence and strengthen the bladder what exercises are recommended?
What are Kegel Exercises
500
What type of lung disease is a absolute contraindication?
What is Restrictive lung disease
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