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Prenatal Exercise
Prenatal Exercise Do's and Don'tsStack #127082
definition | answer |
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check with physician before beginning any prenatal program | do |
use jerky, jarring and twisting movements | don't |
think safety | do |
make quick directional changes | don't |
lie on back after the first trimester of pregnancy | don't |
listen to your body | do |
perform exercises that decrease pulmonary space | don't |
include muscular endurance exercises | do |
perform exercises or activities that compromise hip/pelvis joint structure | don't |
include stretching | do |
modify intensity of the activity | do |
perform activities that could cause trauma to the abdominal area | don't |
modify the exercise if shortness of breath occurs | do |
Intake adequate amount of calories | do |
engage in competitive, unfamilar activities | don't |
eat a high carbohydrate snack prior to exercise | do |
stay hydrated | do |
hold breath during exercise | don't |
dress appropriately | do |
use relaxation exercises | do |