If you answered YES to one or more questions
Talk to your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES.
● You may be able to do any activity you want – as long as you start slowly and build up gradually. Or, you may need to restrict your activities to those which are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice.
● Find out which community programs are safe and helpful for you.
If you answered NO to all questions
If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you
can be reasonably sure that you can:
● Start becoming much more physically active – begin slowly and
build up gradually. This is the safest and easiest way to go.
● Take part in a fitness appraisal – this is an excellent way to
determine your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way
for you to live actively.
Delay becoming much more active:
● If you are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as a cold
or a fever – wait until you feel better
● If you are or may be pregnant – talk to your doctor before you start
becoming more active.
Please note:
If your health changes so that you then answer YES to any of the above
questions, tell your fitness or health professional. Ask whether you should
change your physical activity plan.