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PAR-Q

2026

Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, but if you’re planning a significant increase in activity, it’s wise to check with your doctor.


If you’re 18-69 years old, the PAR-Q will help determine if you should consult with a doctor. If you’re over 69 and not regularly active, consult your doctor regardless.


Answer the seven questions below YES or NO.


Use common sense to decide if you need medical advice before starting.

PART ONE

General Health Questions

Q1: Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition OR high blood pressure?
Yes
No
Q2: Do you feel pain in your chest at rest, during your daily activities of living, OR when you do physical activity?
Yes
No
Q3: Do you lose balance because of dizziness OR have you lost consciousness in the last 12 months? Please answer NO if your dizziness was associated with over-breathing (including during vigorous exercise).
Yes
No
Q4: Have you ever been diagnosed with another chronic medical condition (other than heart disease or high blood pressure)?
Yes
No
Q5: Are you currently taking prescribed medications for a chronic medical condition?
Yes
No
Q6: Do you currently have (or have had within the past 12 months) a bone, joint, OR soft tissue (muscle, ligament, or tendon) problem that could be made worse by becoming more physically active?
Yes
No

Please answer NO if you had a problem in the past, but it does not limit your current ability to be physically active.

Q7: Has your doctor ever said that you should only do medically supervised physical activity?
Yes
No

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ONE OR MORE OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE we ask that you complete a short series of questions in the next section (PART TWO) to gain further information prior to providing further recommendations.


IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ALL OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS please skip to PARTICIPANT DECLARATION

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