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Take the Pre-Exercise Screening Questionnaire (PESQ) |
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Being physically active is very safe for most people. Some people, however, should consult their doctors before starting physical exercise, especially if they experience symptoms of fever for many days. |
Answer Yes or No to the Following Questions 1) Do you feel a sore throat? 2) Do you feel cough and sputum production? 3) Do you feel fatigue? 4) Do you feel short of breath or difficulty breathing? 5) Do you feel fever >37.8°C? 6) Have you had fever for more than three days >37.8°C? 7) Have you had any contact with anyone who has been diagnosed or suspected of the new coronavirus? |
If You Answered Yes If you answered yes to question number seven (Q-6) and/or number nine (Q-7), You should ask for a medical clearance along with information about specific for starting exercise. |
If You Answered No If you answered no to all the PESQ questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can exercise safely and have a low risk of having any medical complications from exercise. |