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Name (3) common special populations that attend fitness classes. |
1. Pre/Post Natal 2. Older Adults 3. New Exercisers |
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What are the recommendations for pre/post natal exercisers? |
1. Reg. exercise at maintenance level recommended. Avoid new activities. 2. 1st tri, avoid ex. in hot/humid weather 3. Avoid high-impact activities 4. Gradual & prog warm up & recovery 5. Using RPE, stay within 12-14 6. Modify supine & prone activities after 1st tri 7. Consult physician before/during & after preg. Cease immediately if anything unusual. 8. Monitor nutrition, water & calories to ensure getting enough 9. Minimize quick direction or position changes 10. Promote & encourage prenatal particp. to listen to bodies. |
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What are the recommendations for older adults? |
1. Increase endurance act. to 4-7x weekly 2. Increase flexibility act. to every day 3 Increase strength & balance to 2-4x/wk |
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What are recos for new exercisers? |
1. Keep movement patterns simple. 2. Remind them to work at own pace. 3. Make them feel part of the environment. |
