EXERCISE

If you think you might want to start an exercise program, look at the form below.

This questionnaire is helpful if you are between the ages of 15-69 and if you are contemplating becoming more physically active.

Has your doctor ever told you that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
YES
NO

Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? YES
NO

In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
YES
NO

Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
YES
NO

Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in physical activity?
YES
NO

Is your doctor currently presecribing drugs (for example: water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?
YES
NO

Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? YES
NO

If you have answered yes to one or more of these questions, talk to your doctor before becoming more physically active!!!!!!!!! If you have answered no to all of these questions, you are encouraged to become more physically active.

Cardiovascular workouts are great, especially if you are interested in burning fat and building endurance and stamina.

Aerobics are a good way to enjoy excercise while listening to music and working with a group of others. Women mostly are envovled in aerobics and fitness classes.

Taebo is another cardio workout that more men are involved in. It is a combination of aerobics and kickboxing.

Nautilus machines are also an excellent cardio workout. They have screens to interact with where you can set you wait and age to see what kind of shape you are in. Some of them also have a video screen to show you biking through a trail on the biking machines.

A good way to get your cardiovascular system pumping is merely playing recreational sports. Such as playing basketball or baseball with friends.

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