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If you have symptoms that could be due to a chronic disease you should
have these symptoms evaluated, whether you are active or inactive. If you
plan to start a new activity program, take the opportunity to get these
symptoms evaluated. Symptoms of particular importance to evaluate include
chest pain (especially chest pain that is brought on by exertion), loss of
balance (especially loss of balance leading to a fall), dizziness, and
passing out (loss of consciousness). The PAR –Q & You Questionnaire* (PDF - 208K) Reprinted from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Inc., copyright © 1994, SCEP. *This document is available in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need Acrobat Reader (a free application) to view and print this document. Links to non-Federal organizations are provided
solely as a service to our users. Links do not constitute an endorsement of any
organization by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. The
CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages
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Regular
physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more people are
starting to become more active. Being more active is very safe for most
people. However, some people should check with their doctor before they
start becoming much more physically active. Experts advise that people
with chronic diseases, such as a heart condition, arthritis, diabetes, or
high blood pressure, should talk to their doctor about what types and
amounts of physical activity are appropriate.