Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 11

What are the concerns about exercise during pregnancy, and what are the guidelines recommended for a pregnant woman who wants to begin an exercise program

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A pregnant woman who wants to start exercise should undergo thorough medical examination. The fetus growing inside needs extra calories, protein, minerals, vitamins, and physiologically stable environment. The implementation of a physical activity must keep in mind the above requirements. Those people who suffer from hemo-dynamically significant heart diseases, lung diseases, incompetent cervix, and multiple gestation are at risk of premature labor, bleeding, placenta previa, ruptured membranes, and pregnancy induced hypertension. Therefore, exercise is contraindicated for such individuals.