According to the ACSM, it is generally safe for men under age 40 and women under 50 to begin a vigorous exercise program if they are healthy and

A. have not had a recent ankle sprain.
B. have had a satisfactory medical checkup in the past 2 years.
C. are not overweight.
D. have participated in sports sometime in the last 10 years.
E. do not fatigue easily.


B. have had a satisfactory medical checkup in the past 2 years.

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