PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness - Questionnaire) PAR-Q Subscribe First NameLast NameEmail1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? No Yes OtherOther:2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? No Yes OtherOther:3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? No Yes OtherOther:4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? No Yes OtherOther:5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be worsened by a change in your physical activity? No Yes OtherOther:6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition? No Yes OtherOther:7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? No Yes OtherOther:If you answered 'Yes': Answer yes to any of these, and it is recommended that you consult a physician before taking a fitness test or substantially increasing your physical activity. Please provide medical clearance and any specific exercise limitations you may have. In most cases, you will still be able to do any activity you want as long as you adhere to some guidelines.If you answered 'No': If you answered no to all the PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can exercise safely and have a low risk of having any medical complications from exercise. It is still important to start slowly and increase gradually. Submit Form
