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Modified PAR Q and You

Congratulations on the decision to join our family here at The Wave. Before you begin we would like you to answer the

eight questions in the box below. If you are between the ages of 16 and 69, the PAR – Q will tell you if you should check

with your doctor before you start. If you are under the age of 16 or over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very

active, we recommend that you check with your doctor or health care provider prior to increasing your activity level.

Common sense is your best guide when you answer these questions. Please read the questions carefully and answer each

one honestly.

YES NO

1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity

recommended by a doctor?

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

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

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

5. Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee, or hip) that could be made worse by a change

in your physical activity?

6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart

condition?

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

8. Are you younger than 15 or older than 69 years of age?

If you answered YES

to one or more questions, are under the age of 16 or over the age of 69

Talk with 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. 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.

• Take time before you start exercising to meet with a WAVE Personal Trainer. He/she will assist you in determining

the safest and most effective exercise plan. This is a free service for any new WAVE member.

If you answered NO

honestly to all PAR – Q questions, you can be reasonable 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. It is also highly recommended that you have your blood pressure evaluated. If your

reading is over 140/90 at rest on two or more occasions, talk with your doctor before you start becoming much more

physically active.

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; or

• 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.

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