Identify the risk factors that may interfere with safe participation in exercise.

What will be an ideal response?


Responses will vary; People face a small but real risk of some bodily changes during exercise testing or participation. Before you start or change your exercise program or participate in testing, you should fill out the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and/or speak with your physician. Some health factors that may interfere with safe participation include abnormal blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, type 2 diabetes, age, and obesity.

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