1. No, I DO NOT have Medical Condition such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, joint/bone problem, respiratory disease, or any other medical condition that could be made worse by becoming more physically active.
2. No, I DO NOT currently Experience: chest discomfort with exertion, unreasonable breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, blackouts, ankle swelling, unpleasant awareness of a forceful, rapid, or irregular heart rate, burning or cramping sensations in lower legs when walking short distances, or known heart murmur.
3. No, My doctor has NEVER said that I should only do medically supervised physical activity or have any other reason that I should not do physical activity.
If you answered NO to all of the questions above:
Start becoming much more physically active. Begin slowly and build up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go.
Delay becoming much more active if:
You are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as a cold or a fever. Wait until you feel better.
You are or may be pregnant. Talk to your doctor before you start becoming more active.
If your health changes so that you would answer YES to any of the above questions, tell your fitness or health professional. Ask whether you should change your physical activity.