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Regular exercise can help you control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease, and strengthen your bones and muscles. But if it’s been awhile since you’ve exercised and you have health issues or concerns, it’s a good idea to talk to a medical expert before starting a new exercise routine.
When to check with a medical expert
Although moderate physical activity such as brisk walking is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk to a medical expert before you start an exercise program if any of the following apply:
You have heart disease.
You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
You have kidney disease.
You have arthritis.
You’re being treated for cancer, or you’ve recently completed cancer treatment.
You have high blood pressure.
If you haven’t worked out regularly in a while, you can usually start at a light to moderate level and gradually increase your activity without consulting a medical expert.
You may also check with a medical expert if you have symptoms that may be related to heart, lung or other serious disease such as:
Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw or arms at rest or during physical activity
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting with exercise or exertion
Shortness of breath with mild exertion, at rest, or when lying down or going to bed
Ankle swelling, especially at night
A rapid or pronounced heartbeat
A heart murmur that a medical expert has previously diagnosed
Lower leg pain when you walk, which goes away with rest
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