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NASM Personal Trainer

Category - Program Design

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Why is flexibility and core stabilization training important for a pregnant client?

In order to maintain strength for the labor and delivery process
Growth of the fetus can alter the posture of pregnant women
To prevent excess weight gain during the pregnancy
To assist in postpartum recovery

Explanation

Answer - B - Growth of the fetus can alter the posture of pregnant women, so flexibility and core stabilization training are important. Also, decreased cardiovascular capacity will necessitate alterations to the cardiovascular program.

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