Informed: Living Well

What I'll do and why My personal reasons for wanting to be more active: Physical activities I enjoy: Physical activities I'd like to try: Aerobic exercises I'd like to do: How often and how long: Strength and balance exercises I'd like to do: How often and how long: Flexibility exercises I'd like to do: How often and...

My plan

What I'll do and why
My personal reasons for wanting to be more active:
Physical activities I enjoy:
Physical activities I'd like to try:

Aerobic exercises I'd like to do:

How often and how long:


Strength and balance exercises I'd like to do:

How often and how long:

Flexibility exercises I'd like to do:

How often and how long:
Long-term goals. In the next 6 months I will:

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Short-term goals. In the next few weeks I will:

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I will reward myself for reaching my short-term goals by:
How I'll be successful
Things that might get in the way of being more active:





How I will deal with the things that get in my way:







Community resources (such as the local YMCA) that might be helpful:
People who might help me (such as friends, family members, and exercise buddies):

Checking with my doctor

Most people can safely start a new exercise plan without first seeing their doctor. But if you have a health problem or have been inactive for awhile, you may want to check with your doctor first.

Questions to ask my doctor
  • Any health problems I need to keep in mind?
  • Any special tests I need before I start an exercise program?
  • Any exercises I need to avoid?
  • What exercises are safe for me?
  • Any warning signs I need to watch for?
  • Should I take my pulse when I exercise? If so, what range is best for me (target heart rate)?
  • Should I change the time I take my medicines?
  • Other questions:

Healthwise Staff

Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine, Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine, Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health,

2023-06-06

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