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PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)

• It’s important to know how to keep yourself safe, and avoid potential problems before they happen. The following information should help you do exactly that. The PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) is the gold standard in fitness safety, used by doctors, trainers and health clubs the world over. 

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Basic Exercise Prescription

• An exercise prescription is  important for improving physical fitness and reducing risk factors for chronic disease. Having a prescription for exercise may help an individual to stay motivated in achieving these goals.
• Includes how to videos

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Sleep

• Lack of sleep or getting poor-quality sleep increases the risk of having high blood pressure, heart disease, and other medical conditions.

Eat Better

• A flexible and balanced eating plan can help lower your high blood pressure and improve your cholesterol.

Healthy Weight 

• Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions.

Be Active 

• Getting enough physical activity helps to loweryour risk of heart disease and stroke.

No Smoking  

• Any amount of smoking, even light or occasional smoking, damages your heart and blood vessels.

Control Cholesterol  

• Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to high cholesterol, which increases the risk of developing heart disease.

Stress  

• Learning how to manage stress with healthy coping strategies helps improve your emotional and physical health.

Blood Sugar  

• Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for heart health, especially for people with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes. 

Blood Pressure

• Keep your blood pressure in a healthy range and keep track of your numbers. Blood pressure that’s consistently higher than 130/80 mm Hg can cause serious health problems.