If you answered NO to all of the questions above, you are cleared for physical activity.
› Start becoming much more physically active – start slowly and build up gradually.
› Follow the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines
› You may take part in a health and fitness appraisal.
› If you have any further questions, discuss this with your personal trainer).
› If you are over the age of 45 yrs. and NOT accustomed to regular vigorous physical activity,
please consult a qualified exercise professional before engaging in maximal effort exercise.
If you answered YES to one or more of the questions above, please contact me here for further instructions.
Delay becoming more active if:
› You are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as a cold or fever – wait until you
feel better
› You are pregnant – talk to your health care practitioner, your physician, a qualified exercise
professional, and/or complete the PARmed-X for Pregnancy before becoming more physically
active OR
› Your health changes – please answer the questions on Section 2 of this document and/or talk to
your doctor or qualified exercise professional before continuing with any physical activity
programme.