This website offers health, fitness and nutritional information and is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of health conditions.  Please consult your physician or other healthcare professional before beginning or changing any fitness program to make sure that it is appropriate for your needs; especially if you have a history of any of the following:
 

■  High blood pressure (you or your family)

■  Heart disease (you or your family)

■  Chest pain when exercising

■  Chest pain in the past month when not engaged in physical activity

■  Smoking

■  Have high cholesterol

■  Obesity

■  Currently pregnant

■  Bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in physical activity

 

If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Stop exercising immediately if you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time.  Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. Current health and fitness research may exist that could impact the educational information provided on this site, and advice found here may not be based on the most recent findings or developments.  Therefore, The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.