Initial fitness evaluations for the

Initial fitness evaluations for the client who is pregnant may require the instructor to use his or her professional judgment as the client performs a short exercise bout on a treadmill or stationary bike. The client’s RPE response to the exercise along with infor-mation about her exercise history in many cases will give you the information needed to develop an appropriate exercise program. During any assessment, it is important to have the client note any unusual pain, fatigue, or symptomatology that may be present.