Regular physical activity is healthy. However, some people should check with their doctor before becoming more physically active. Please carefully read and honestly answer the questions below.

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• Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?

• Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

• In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?

• Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?

• Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?

• Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?

• Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

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If you answered YES to one or more questions talk to your doctor before becoming more physically active. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered yes.

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If you answered NO to all of the questions you can be reasonably sure that you can increase your physical activity. Be sure to start slowly and gradually increase exercise intensity.