I just read in Oxygen magazine--a source I was inclined to trust--an article on pregnancy and exercise. The article says it is stating 2002 ACOG guidelines and it lists the heart rate NOT above 140 rule. But, here, Sheila and/or Cathe says that the ACOG revised this, and above 140 is ok. Has anyone actually seen this guideline in writing? I was surprised that their pamphlet cost $19.95! Thanks Gina (still worried because I keep reading about how this is the time when my babies internal organs are forming and I shouldn't over do it.)
acog 140 bpm guideline?
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Here you go, Gina
I found a copy of the 1994 guidelines from ACOG on storknet.com. Here is a link:
http://www.storknet.com/experts/fitness/exls1.htm#acog
There is also acopy of the guidelines in Expecting Fitness and I believe in Dr. Clapp's book as well.
It amazes me how many people are STILL giving out that outdated 140 BPM recommendation! Jeesh! Don't we expectant moms have enough to worry about?
Erin and ? ( Due 3/8/03 Currently 18 weeks )
I found a copy of the 1994 guidelines from ACOG on storknet.com. Here is a link:
http://www.storknet.com/experts/fitness/exls1.htm#acog
There is also acopy of the guidelines in Expecting Fitness and I believe in Dr. Clapp's book as well.
It amazes me how many people are STILL giving out that outdated 140 BPM recommendation! Jeesh! Don't we expectant moms have enough to worry about?
Erin and ? ( Due 3/8/03 Currently 18 weeks )
Let me just reiterate what everyone has said. The 140 guideline is antiquated and has been since 1994! Enough said.....
If any member of this forum would like a copy of the 2002 ACOG update, please email me. [email protected]
Sheila
Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci.
Founder and National PRogram Director
Healthy Moms(R)Fitness
If any member of this forum would like a copy of the 2002 ACOG update, please email me. [email protected]
Sheila
Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci.
Founder and National PRogram Director
Healthy Moms(R)Fitness
Yes, the ACOG guideline of 140 bpm maximum have been revised. Due to the fact that so many women exercise now and that there are varying degrees of fitness amongst them, they realized that assigning a 140 bpm limit was useless. Now they are saying that women should use perceived exertion and just listen to their bodies. You will know if you are overexerting yourself. You just need to avoid reaching a level where you are breathless and can barely speak 5 words at a time.
Also, beware of Oxygen magazine. While I also subscribe to this magazine and was happy to see the addition of a pregnancy workout section, they do give conflicting advice. In addition to mentioning the outdated 140 bpm "rule", they also tell women to avoid exercises on their back after the first trimester and then proceed to show exercises with Mia Finnegan (way past 1st trimester)lying on her back--not even at an incline. I have been meaning to drop them an email to point this out and plan to do so today after reading about your confusion. I am a personal trainer and hate to see inconsistencies like this.
Also, beware of Oxygen magazine. While I also subscribe to this magazine and was happy to see the addition of a pregnancy workout section, they do give conflicting advice. In addition to mentioning the outdated 140 bpm "rule", they also tell women to avoid exercises on their back after the first trimester and then proceed to show exercises with Mia Finnegan (way past 1st trimester)lying on her back--not even at an incline. I have been meaning to drop them an email to point this out and plan to do so today after reading about your confusion. I am a personal trainer and hate to see inconsistencies like this.
Not insulted here, just mad at the press!
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Oct-07-02 AT 08:46PM (Est)[/font][p]Gina,
Oh no Gina! YOu did not insult me at all. I totally understand why you asked the question. When you are pregnant, especially the first time, you want to make sure that you are doing everything right and following the most up to date guidelines. I guess my frustration showed through on that one! I too am mad that there is still so much out there from supposedly "credible" sources that is WRONG. In my book, if you're going to write an article on exercise then you'd sure better do your homework and consult the experts. If you don't know where to find the experts then you shouldn't be writing the article.
Take care,
Sheila
Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci.
Founder and National Program Director
Healthy Moms(R) Fitness
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Oct-07-02 AT 08:46PM (Est)[/font][p]Gina,
Oh no Gina! YOu did not insult me at all. I totally understand why you asked the question. When you are pregnant, especially the first time, you want to make sure that you are doing everything right and following the most up to date guidelines. I guess my frustration showed through on that one! I too am mad that there is still so much out there from supposedly "credible" sources that is WRONG. In my book, if you're going to write an article on exercise then you'd sure better do your homework and consult the experts. If you don't know where to find the experts then you shouldn't be writing the article.
Take care,
Sheila
Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci.
Founder and National Program Director
Healthy Moms(R) Fitness
Oxygen magazine now has a web site. www.oxygenmag.com
I just wrote to express my dismay about their printed guidelines. I wrote to the senior fitness editor (or something like that) at [email protected].
Gina
I just wrote to express my dismay about their printed guidelines. I wrote to the senior fitness editor (or something like that) at [email protected].
Gina