start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions:
Heart disease;
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Asthma or lung disease;
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Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
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Arthritis.
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You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other
serious disease, such as:
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity;
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Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
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Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed;
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Ankle swelling, especially at night;
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A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
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Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest.
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Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply:
You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55;
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You have a family history of heart disease before age 55;
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You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
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You have not exercised for three months or more;
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You are overweight or obese;
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You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
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You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called prediabetes.
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When in Doubt — Check It Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should
speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of
time is a good way to plan an exercise program that is right and safe for you. Consider it the first step
on your path to physical fitness.
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