Which of the following is not a physiological consideration when training a pregnant client?
a. increased energy levels
b. posture affects blood-flow differently
c. increased metabolic demand
d. decreased oxygen capacity
Answer: a. increased energy levels
Increased energy levels is not a physiological consideration when training a pregnant client, in fact, it is more likely to be the opposite. Many women find the first two trimesters, especially, to be very tiring period as their body adapts and adjust to the new demands place upon it.