Posted by Winston Salem | Posted in winston salem fitness | Posted on 16-08-2010
Do I need to see my physician before I start getting in shape?
So that you can begin your exercise program safely and effectively, answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge, and follow the directions after this section.
When you’re unsure of any answer, it is recommended that you see a doctor to accurately determine the safety of starting an workout program.
When have been told by a physician that you’ve any cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, or metabolic disease such as diabetes, obtain permission from your physician before starting or changing your workout program.
1. Are you a male over 45 years old?
2. Are you a female over the age of 55? Or, are you less than 55 years old and past menopause, but not taking estrogen?
3. Has any male family member died of a heart attack before age 55? Or, has any female family member died of a heart attack before age 65?
4. Do you smoke cigarettes or tobacco products?
5. Has a doctor ever told you’ve high blood pressure? Or, has your blood pressure been measured more than once at greater than 140 over 90? Or, do you take high blood pressure medicine?
6. Has your doctor ever told you that you have high cholesterol? Or, do you know when your total cholesterol is greater than 200? Or, is your HDL cholesterol less than 35?
7. Do you consider yourself physically inactive at work and during your leisure time?
When you responded “yes” to more than one of these questions it’s advised that you see a doctor before pursuing a vigorous workout program. Recommendations for Exercise Testing and Prescription, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), 5th Edition, 1995.
