Question

Imagine that you are a fitness professional working in a health club.  A new client named, Carla, comes in to meet with you.   She tells you that she is a previously active woman who wants to continue her exercise program.

During the meeting you learn that:   

• She is 2 months pregnant
• She is 26 years old
• She is 5’6” tall and weighs 130 lbs
• She has no significant medical history
• Her current exercise includes –Resistance training 3 to 4 times/week, running 3 to 4 times/week (3 to 4 miles) and Yoga 2 times/week
• As a fitness professional, how do you proceed?  
• How would you advise Carla to modify her exercise program?

What exercises or movements should she avoid? Why?

Answer 1

Pregnancy is a period of women's life with two lives.So extra care has to be taken in all aspects especially in exercise

As a fitness professional, the better way to proceed are

• To plan an exercise regimen which will benefit both the life
• Will have less strain exercise avoiding extreme energy expenditure exercises
• Cardiovascular exercise for about 3 to 4 days a week
• 30 minutes of exercise which are moderate in intensity can be done
• To maintain hydration to prevent dehydration during and after exercise

The modifications needed in her exercise are to avoid

• Mild resistance trainings can be done as she is healthy with no medical conditions
• Jogging instead of running

The exercises which has to be avoided are

• Any exercises which conlresdes the abdomen, holding breath
• No exercise which makes one to lie flat for more than 3 minutes
• No heated yoga ,squatting exercise ,pilates
• Aerobic exercises