Has your medical practitioner ever told you that you have a heart condition or have you ever suffered a stroke?
Do you ever experience unexplained pains or discomfort in your chest at rest or during physical activity/exercise?
Do you ever feel faint, dizzy or lose balance during physical activity/exercise?
If you have diabetes (type 1 or 2) have you had trouble controlling your blood sugar (glucose) in the last 3 months?
Do you have any other conditions that may require special consideration for you to exercise?
Do you have any other conditions that may require special consideration for you to exercise?
IF YOU ANSWERED ‘YES’ to any of the 6 questions, please seek guidance from an appropriate allied health professional or medical practitioner prior to undertaking exercise.
If your total is less than 150 minutes per week then light to moderate intensity exercise is recommended. Increase your volume and intensity slowly.
If your total is more than or equal to 150 minutes per week then continue with your current physical activity/exercise intensity levels.
It is advised that you discuss any progression (volume, intensity, duration, modality) with an exercise professional to optimise your results.
Do you smoke cigarettes on a daily or weekly basis or have you quit smoking in the last 6 months?
Have you been told that you have high blood pressure?
Are you taking any medication for this condition?
Have you been told that you have high cholesterol/ blood lipids?
Are you taking any medication for this condition?
Have you been told that you have high blood sugar (glucose)?
Are you taking any medication for this condition?
Are you currently taking prescribed medication(s) for any condition(s)? These are additional to those already provided.
Are you pregnant or have you given birth within the last 12 months?
Have you spent time in hospital (including day admission) for any condition/illness/injury during the last 12 months?
Do you have any diagnosed muscle, bone, tendon, ligament or joint problems that you have been told could be made worse by participating in exercise?