Most of us have a tendency to forget a few important questions we wanted to ask our health care professionals during office visits. Below are some lists of questions related to heart health that you might find helpful to look over and maybe even print out to take with you to your next appointment:

Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about fitness so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. What are the best types of exercises for me? How should I tailor my exercise program to my particular fitness needs?

2. Do I need to undergo an exercise test with electrocardiography (exercise stress test) prior to beginning an exercise program?

3. What is my resting heart rate? What should my heart rate be while I'm exercising?

4. What signals should I watch out for while I'm exercising?

5. At what duration, frequency and intensity should I begin my exercise program? What should I be able to work up to?

6. What if I experience chest pain, faintness or dizziness, bone or joint pain while exercising?

7. If weight training is recommended, what weight should I start out with?

8. How might my medications affect my exercise program, especially exercise intensity and heart rate response?

9. Should I change my diet in any way after I start an exercise program?

10. Can you recommend a hospital-based fitness program?

Notes:

Click Here for Print-Friendly Page

Create Date: 2/9/05 Date Last Updated: 2/9/05