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The International Council on
Active Aging (ICAA) suggests that people ages 50 and above take
an active approach to finding out more about physical activity from
their healthcare providers.
Here are some questions older
adults can ask their physicians about becoming physically active:
- Can I exercise?
- What kind of exercise can
I do?
- What kind of exercise should
I avoid?
- How often can I do this exercise?
- How intensely can I do this
exercise?
- How long should I exercise
for?
- How do I know when to progress?
- Do I need any type of test
beforehand?
- Should my exercise program
be supervised or unsupervised?
- How will medication impact
my exercising?
- Can you refer me to a qualified
trainer or facility?
- Are you familiar with guidelines
for exercise from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
or American College of Sports Medicine?
Older adults stand to gain important
health benefits through physical activity, including disease prevention.
The ICAA encourages individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices,
such as being more physically active and eating a balanced, healthy
diet, and to seek the advice of their physicians in making these
changes.
Downloadable
version (PDF): Questions to ask your doctor about exercising
Disclaimer:
This information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship
with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as
medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information
from research. The ICAA encourages you to make your own health and
business decisions based upon your research and in partnership with
a qualified professional.
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