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• A nkle swelling, especially at night
• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat
• M uscle 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:
• Y ou are a man older than age 45 or a woman older than age 55.
• Y ou have a family history of heart disease before age 55.
• Y ou smoke or quit smoking in the past six months.
• Y ou have not exercise for three months or more.
• Y ou are overweight or obese.
• Y ou have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
• Y ou 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.
Wearing the Gear
When measuring your heart rate, wear the Gear snugly on your arm above your wrist as
shown in the figure below. Do not fasten the Gear too tightly.
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Heart rate sensor
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