Precautions
MinimizingPossible Risks
Exercisemay include some risk. Before beginning
aregular exercise program, answer the following
questionsconcerning your health status. If you
answeryes to any of these questions, consult a
physicianbefore starting any training program.
•Haveyou been physically inactive for the past 5
years?
•Doyou have high blood pressure or high blood
cholesterol?
•Doyou have symptoms of any disease?
•Areyou taking any blood pressure or heart
medication?
•Doyou have a history of breathing problems?
•Areyou recovering from a serious illness or
medicaltreatment?
•Doyou use a pacemaker or other implanted
electronicdevice?
•Doyou smoke?
•Areyou pregnant?
Notethat in addition to exercise intensity,
medicationsfor heart conditions, blood pressure,
psychologicalconditions, asthma, breathing, etc.,
aswell as some energy drinks, alcohol, and
nicotinemay also affect heart rate.
Itis important to be sensitive to your body’s
responsesduring exercise. If you feel unexpected
painor excessive fatigue when exercising, stop the
exerciseor continue at a lighter intensity.
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