Client Readiness for Exercise

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The client readiness for exercise form provides the trainer with background information relating to health history. The information provided will determine the safety and possible risk of exercising for a client based on the answers to specific mental and physical health questions.

1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only perform physical activity recommended by a doctor?

2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you perform physical activity?

3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not performing any physical activity?

4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?

5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?

6. Is your doctor currently prescribing any medication for your blood pressure or for a heart condition?

7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not engage in physical activity?

If you have answered YES to one or more of the above questions, consult your physician before engaging in physical activity. Tell your physician which questions you answered YES to. After medical evaluation, seek advice from your physician on what type of activity is suitable for your current condition.

General and Medical History Occupational

8. What is your current occupation?

9. Does your occupation require extended periods of sitting?

10. Does your occupation require repetitive movements? (If YES, please explain.)

11. Does your occupation require you to wear shoes with a heel (e.g., dress shoes)?

12. Does your occupation cause you mental stress?

13. Do you partake in any recreational physical activities (golf, skiing, etc.)? (If YES, please explain.)

14. Do you have any additional hobbies (reading, video games, etc.)? (If YES, please explain.)

Medical

15. Have you ever had any injuries or chronic pain? (If YES, please explain.)

16. Have you ever had any surgeries? (If YES, please explain.)

17. Has a medical doctor ever diagnosed you with a chronic disease, such as heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes? (If YES, please explain.)

18. Are you currently taking any medication? (If YES, please explain.)

1. Explain to me why you want to workout?

2. On a scale from 1-10 (1 being low 10 being high) where are you in terms of ready to meet your goals?

3. Do you workout regularly? (If answered yes, what is it you do and how often)

4. What is your goal? Why?

5. How do you plan to reach that goal? Long Term? Short term? Can you see yourself reaching this goal? Why? How have you prepared to start working towards your goal?

6. How do you feel about exercise?

7. What could happen if you do not start and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle? What do you feel needs to change? Why?

8. What area of your body can you improve? Why?

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