Before Changing Your Activity Level
Although most people can safely start and maintain an exercise program, it is always advisable before beginning a new exercise program to first contact your physician.
Always start an exercise program at a low level and progress slowly. If at any point in your exercise you develop any of the following symptoms, STOP exercising immediately:
- any form of chest discomfort
- discomfort in your neck, jaw, or arm
- lightheadedness
- unnatural sweating
- nausea
- marked shortness of breath
If your symptoms are not relieved in a few minutes, call 911. If the symptoms are relieved within a few minutes, call your doctor to report your symptoms.