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DOES IT REALLY MATTER

mxfat6 Posts: 17 Joined: 2004/03/06	2004/04/17, 03:19 PM does it really matter if you start a workout or whatever with out telling you doctor or going to the doctor???? if yes, why???
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/04/17, 03:40 PM Well, unless you have known health concerns, I don't think it necessary. If you start your workout and then start having any kind of abnormal problems, you should stop immediately and see your doctor. DOMS does not count!!:big_smile::laugh::big_smile: -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/04/18, 04:23 AM a lot of gyms say see your doc first to cover their backs. as bb1 says, if you've no significant past medical history I really think there is no need, as long as you start at a sensible pace. If you're really out of condition, obese and haven't exercised for a long time then start with something straightforward like walking and build up slowly. It's probably a good idea to get your blood pressure checked if your going to do weights but you don't need to see a doc for that, a lot of gyms do that as part of induction now. Really we should be saying see your doc if you DON'T exercise, they're the people who really need to!