Exercise Readiness Check
The Exercise Readiness Check is a short pre-participation questionnaire that helps you notice whether you have any conditions calling for care before you start exercising.
For most adults regular exercise is safe; but in some situations it is wise to seek the view of a health professional before starting. The difficulty lies in not knowing which situations those are. This assessment applies the question logic used in pre-exercise screening questionnaires to help you make that distinction. It is designed not to put an obstacle in your way but to clear the path for a safe start.
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Frequently asked questions
I answered “yes” to a question; does that mean I cannot do sport?
No, that is not the conclusion. A “yes” only means that you are advised to speak to your doctor before starting; in most cases the outcome is not a ban on exercise but an arrangement that suits you.
Are my answers stored anywhere?
No; your answers are processed in your browser only in order to produce the results screen, and they are not sent to a server. When you close the page the assessment ends with it.
I am young and healthy; do I need this assessment?
The questions take a minute or two, and, rarely though it happens, conditions can go unnoticed at a young age. A short pre-check is a reasonable habit for anyone, particularly when returning after a long period of inactivity.
How often should I repeat the assessment?
It is worth repeating when something changes in your health — a new diagnosis, a new medicine, an injury you have had. If nothing has changed, an annual review is habit enough.
Method and formula
The tool follows the approach of the PAR-Q-style pre-participation questionnaires used widely around the world: yes/no questions covering areas such as a history of heart trouble, chest pain on exertion, loss of balance with dizziness, joint problems and the regular use of medication. The rule of the assessment is plain, and the tool applies it openly: if you answered “yes” to any of the questions, the results screen recommends speaking to a doctor before you begin an exercise programme. If every answer is “no”, general information is offered for a gradual start.
How to read the result
A “yes” answer is not a diagnosis or a ban on exercise; it only indicates that general advice may fall short in your case and that an individual opinion is needed. In most of these situations doctors do not forbid exercise but adapt its form and its dose. For someone whose answers are all “no”, the most important principle is to begin gradually; a plan that keeps the dose low in the first weeks, such as the Walk–Run Planner, makes a good companion.
Limits
- This is a self-report questionnaire; it cannot detect a health condition you are unaware of.
- The result is not a medical assessment or a diagnosis; it is for guidance only.
- The questions are limited to general screening logic; special situations such as pregnancy call for separate expert advice in every case.
- Your answers reflect your situation today; the assessment should be repeated when your health status changes.
Safety boundary
This tool does not take the place of a medical assessment. Whatever the result, stop the activity and seek medical help if you experience chest pain, unusual shortness of breath, palpitations or a feeling of faintness while exercising. Even hesitation over any one of the questions is reason enough to consult a doctor.
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