User Guide

carefully. Consult a medical professional if you experience any health problems or need medical
assistance.
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is
safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise
program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions:
● Heart disease
● Asthma or lung disease
● Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease
● Arthritis
You should also check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
● Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms during physical activity
● Dizziness or loss of consciousness
● Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or when lying down or going to bed.
● Ankle swelling, especially at night
● A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat
● Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that goes away when you rest
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in
vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply:
● You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55.
● You have a family history of heart disease before age 55.
● You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months.
● You have not exercise for three months or more.
● You are overweight or obese.
● You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
● You have impaired glucose tolerance, also call pre-diabetes.
When in Doubt - Check it Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a
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