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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS
ASSESSMENT
For most people, moderate physical activity
should not pose any problem or danger. In fact, lack of exercise is usually much
more hazardous to your health!
This questionnaire has been designed to identify
the small number of people for whom physical activity might be inappropriate or
those who should have medical advice concerning the type of activity most
suitable for them.
Common sense is your best guide in answering
these few questions. Please read them carefully and note which (if any)
questions apply to you.
- Has your doctor ever said you have heart
trouble?
- Do you frequently have pains in your heart and
chest?
- Do you often feel faint or have spells of
severe dizziness?
- Has a doctor ever said your blood pressure was
too high?
- Has your doctor ever told you that you have a
bone or joint problem such as arthritis that has been aggravated by
exercise, or might be made worse with exercise?
- Is there a good physical reason not mentioned
here why you should not follow an activity program even if you wanted to?
- Are you over age 65 and not accustomed to
moderate exercise?
If you answered YES to one or more
questions...
Consult with your personal physician before participating in an exercise
program.
If you answered NO to all questions...
If you answered these questions accurately, you
have reasonable assurance that you can engage safely in a moderate exercise
program.
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