Prescription of aerobic exercise during pregnancy

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Aerobe Belastungen während der Schwangerschaft
Autor:Wolfe, L.A.; Hall, P.; Webb, K.A.; Goodman, L.; Monga, M.; McGrath, M.J.
Erschienen in:Sports medicine
Veröffentlicht:8 (1989), 5, S. 302-321, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0112-1642, 1179-2035
DOI:10.2165/00007256-198908050-00003
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199204052344
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

Although further investigation is needed, the majority of published studies suggest that fitness-type conditioning does not jeopardise fetal well-being in healthy well-nourished women. Benefits of such exercise appear to include increases in maximal aerobic power (VO2max, L/min) and enhanced cardiopulmonary reserve. It has also been proposed that exercise prevents accumulation of excess body fat, promotes psychological well-being, helps to prevent gestational diabetes and low back pain and may facilitate labour. Due primarily to a lack of scientific data, existing medical guidelines for exercise during pregnancy are conservative and follow a common sense approach. Preparticipation medical screening and continuing surveillance should be obligatory. Women should select safe, non-ballistic exercise modalities and avoid thermal or hyperbaric environmental stress during exercise. Exercise in the supine position is also prudent to avoid, particularly in late gestation. The usefulness of heart rate in prescribing and monitoring exercise intensity has been questioned, with use of conventional perception of exertion scales being the most logical alternative. Prediction of VO2max from submaximal work rate/heart rate relationships is also problematic during pregnancy. Other areas of debate include the advisability of initiating a new exercise programme during pregnancy, methods for prevention of fetal hyperthermia, the safety of weight-training/isometric exercise and optimal methods for training of pre/postnatal fitness instructors. Verf.-Ref.