Health Tip: Ask Questions Before You Start Exercising

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So you’re ready to get fit. Now what? Start by discussing some important issues with your doctor.

The American Council on Exercise advises that you discuss:

• How active do you want to be and how vigorously do you want to exercise?
• Have you been diagnosed with a heart condition?
• Have you fallen or lost your balance at least twice within the last year?
• Do you ever have chest pain during exercise or have irregular or slow heartbeat at rest?
• Do you take any medication for a heart condition or blood pressure problems?
• Do you have pain during exercise, or problems with your bones or joints that are affected by exercise?
• Do you have wounds on your feet that don’t heal?
• Have you had unexplained weight loss in the last six months?

Source: HealthDay

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