10 tests one should do prior to starting running or doing any other exercises

Health Dr Sudhir Kumar 04/10/2023 Read the full post

Videos of young, apparently healthy people collapsing creates anxiety among people who are already doing exercise.

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Here, are a few important tests that should be done prior to starting fitness journey and once a year thereafter (or depending on your physician’s recommendation).

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Blood pressure: Can be easily checked at home by a BP machine. Try to keep it below 130/80 mmHg.

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High TG:HDL, especially >3, indicates significant risk of heart attack and stroke,

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ECG: Useful in detecting abnormal heart rhythms,

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Echocardiogram: Very useful in detecting hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM), a very common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes,

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Vitamin D: deficiency is common, can increase the risk of stress fracture, shin splints, etc,

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Haemoglobin: Low haemoglobin (anaemia) can reduce the performance during exercise.

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The list & opinions mentioned are general in nature and by no means exhaustive. Consult your physician and fitness trainer for a more specific advice on an individual basis.

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