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According to the author, labor can be described as:

A passive physiological process

An athletic endeavor

High-intensity interval training

2

What is the minimum weekly moderate-intensity exercise duration recommended for women during gestation?

75 min

150 min

300 min

3

What validated instrument can be used to assist pregnant women and their coaches in identifying potential contraindications to physical activity?

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy

Perinatal Cognitive Questionnaire

4

What is the suggested target heart rate zone for low-risk beginner level pregnant athletes to participate in moderate exercise?

25 – 40%

40 – 59%

60 – 80%

5

Due to heart rate variations in the pregnant population, which scale is recommended for monitoring exercise intensity during pregnancy?

Percent repetition max

Rate of perceived exertion

Percent VO2max

6

According to Prevett et al., what were the findings from surveying chronically resistance-trained pregnant women who lifted at or above 80% of their one-repetition maximum (1RM)?

Those who stopped resistance training early had the lowest risk of pregnancy complications

Continuing heavy resistance training through delivery was associated with nearly a 50% reduction in adverse outcomes

Heavy resistance training increased the rate of pregnancy complications compared to the general population

7

What type of exercise improves a mother’s pain tolerance and coping mechanisms during labor?

Heavy resistance training

Moderate training at 40 – 59% of aerobic capacity

High-intensity interval training

8

What is emphasized as a key component improving training adherence and enjoyment?

Autonomy

Competition

Reduced training frequency

9

What is the goal of training during the first trimester?

Base-level development of both cardiovascular conditioning and strength

Strength and power development

Get used to performing high-intensity interval training

10

Postpartum depression affects approximately what percentage of postpartum females?

10%

15%

25%

1

According to the author, labor can be described as:

A passive physiological process

An athletic endeavor

High-intensity interval training

2

What is the minimum weekly moderate-intensity exercise duration recommended for women during gestation?

75 min

150 min

300 min

3

What validated instrument can be used to assist pregnant women and their coaches in identifying potential contraindications to physical activity?

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy

Perinatal Cognitive Questionnaire

4

What is the suggested target heart rate zone for low-risk beginner level pregnant athletes to participate in moderate exercise?

25 – 40%

40 – 59%

60 – 80%

5

Due to heart rate variations in the pregnant population, which scale is recommended for monitoring exercise intensity during pregnancy?

Percent repetition max

Rate of perceived exertion

Percent VO2max

6

According to Prevett et al., what were the findings from surveying chronically resistance-trained pregnant women who lifted at or above 80% of their one-repetition maximum (1RM)?

Those who stopped resistance training early had the lowest risk of pregnancy complications

Continuing heavy resistance training through delivery was associated with nearly a 50% reduction in adverse outcomes

Heavy resistance training increased the rate of pregnancy complications compared to the general population

7

What type of exercise improves a mother’s pain tolerance and coping mechanisms during labor?

Heavy resistance training

Moderate training at 40 – 59% of aerobic capacity

High-intensity interval training

8

What is emphasized as a key component improving training adherence and enjoyment?

Autonomy

Competition

Reduced training frequency

9

What is the goal of training during the first trimester?

Base-level development of both cardiovascular conditioning and strength

Strength and power development

Get used to performing high-intensity interval training

10

Postpartum depression affects approximately what percentage of postpartum females?

10%

15%

25%

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