Four important health checks for people starting to exercise after inactivity
If you haven't been exercising for a long period, it's a good idea to get a health check from your general practitioner (GP) before your start an exercise program. Here are some of the things they may check before giving you the go ahead to start working out.
Lung capacity
If you have any restriction on your ability to breathe under pressure, including asthma, your doctor may take the opportunity of your pre-exercise health check to check your lung capacity and adjust any lung medication.