Exercise Prescription for the Pregnant Athlete

Just over one hour webinar presented by Gill Scheepers, Biokineticist, discussing safe exercise prescription for the pregnant athlete. These guidelines can be applied both to recreational and elite population, where guidelines for general population pregnant women are not sufficient. How far can we push this population, allowing them to maintain fitness, but also keep themselves and baby safe? What is the effect of high intensity exercise on the physiological and anatomical changes taking pace during pregnancy? We discuss warning signs, and when and what types of exercise are contraindicated. We finally delve into some case studies of athletes who have competed throughout and after pregnancies.

Time: 1hr15 mins
CPD Point: 1
Presenter: Gill Scheepers, BSc(HMS & Physiology), WITS, BA(Hons) Biokinetics, UJ