	Welcome
	Reviewing Risk Factors
	Part 1: Benefits of Physical Activity
	Part 2: Types of Physical Activity
	Part 3: Important Things to Know
	Part 4: Finding Time to be Physically Active
	Part 5: Walking
	Part 6: Staying Motivated
	Review of Key Points
	Closing

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Part 3: Important Things To Know When Getting Started

man speaking to his physician It's very important to know when to talk with a doctor before starting an exercise program. In the list below, check which people should see a doctor before they begin exercising.

	Carlos is 65 and had a slight heart attack 10 years ago, but is fully recovered.
	Maria is 32 and had a healthy baby 8 months ago.
	Arturo is 38 and has diabetes, but he controls his condition very well with medication.
	Carmen is 35 and wants to start exercising more to lower her high blood pressure and help her to quit smoking.
	Gloria is 27 and in good health and wants to start running.
	Hector is 57 and broke his leg two years ago, but it healed very well; he walks every day, but wants to start jogging.

Finished? Let's see what Doña Fela has to say about this.