Topic Overview
No matter what your exercise goal is, making a specific plan can help you be more successful.
Follow these steps to create your plan. Then bring this sheet when you visit your doctor so you can refine your plan together. You may also want a personal trainer or fitness expert who can help you with your exercise goals.
Step 6: Review With My Doctor
Questions to ask my doctor
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- Any health problems I need to keep in mind?
- Any special tests I need before I start an exercise program?
- Any exercises I need to avoid?
- What exercises are safe for me that I know I'll enjoy?
- Aerobic exercises: How often and how long
- Flexibility exercises: How often and how long
- Strength and balance exercises: How often and how long
- Any warning signs I need to watch for?
- Should I take my pulse when I exercise? If so, what range is best for me (target heart rate)?
- Should I change the time I take my medicines?
- Other questions
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See your success!
Creating this exercise plan is your first step to success. Post it in a place where you'll see it, and revisit it as you meet your goals. Nice work!
Credits
Current as of:
May 12, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health