Should I consult a physician before starting a fitness program?

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Yes it will be better if you consult it. Normally if you join fitness studio/Gym few gym ask for Dr. certificate certifying you as "fit to do workout"
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Yoga Teacher

yes ....
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You know better about your body.if u hve any past or current health issue like bp or any past accident you can consult. If doesn't have any start your fitness program and go gradually.
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Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: You're older than 35 years. You have a family history of heart disease before age 60. You smoke or you quit smoking in the past six months. You...
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Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: You're older than 35 years. You have a family history of heart disease before age 60. You smoke or you quit smoking in the past six months. You don't normally exercise for at least 30 minutes, most days of the week. You're significantly overweight. You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or you have impaired glucose tolerance (also called prediabetes). read less
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