105 S HealthApplications• Heart disease; Asthma or lung disease; Diabetes, orliver or kidney disease; and Arthritis.Before beginning your exercise regimen check withyour doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart,lung, or other serious disease, such as:• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or armsduring physical activity;• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, orwhen lying down or going to bed;• Ankle swelling, especially at night;• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;• Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill thatgoes away when you rest.It is recommended that before engaging in an exerciseroutine, you consult with your doctor or medicalpractitioner. If you are unsure of your health status,have several health problems, or are pregnant, youshould speak with your doctor before starting a newexercise program.
