Before the programme begins
Start with the information your coach needs to plan responsibly
Screening helps us understand relevant health history, symptoms, medication, injuries and recent activity. It is not a diagnosis, and a flagged answer may lead to exercise adjustment or a request for medical clearance.
The screening is not a fitness test and there is no pass or fail. Its purpose is to identify information that should affect how training begins, including symptoms, health conditions, medication, surgery, injury history, pregnancy or a long period of inactivity.
Most answers simply help the coach choose an appropriate starting intensity or exercise variation. Some answers may need clarification from a doctor or physiotherapist before training proceeds. That boundary is part of responsible fitness coaching.
What we ask about
- Current symptoms such as chest discomfort, unexplained dizziness or unusual breathlessness
- Heart, blood-pressure, metabolic and respiratory conditions
- Medication that may affect heart rate, balance, energy or exercise response
- Previous surgery, injury, ongoing pain and current clinical advice
- Pregnancy, recent birth and recent activity level
What screening can and cannot do
Screening can help identify whether a conservative fitness start appears appropriate or whether another professional should be consulted first. It does not diagnose a condition, interpret imaging, clear an unstable symptom or replace a medical examination.
Possible outcomes after screening
- Proceed with an appropriate starting plan
- Modify intensity, range, exercise choice or monitoring
- Request existing medical guidance or formal clearance
- Refer for clinical assessment before loading a concern
- Revisit the screening when health information changes
What to prepare
Bring or list relevant medication names, current clinical advice and useful details about previous injuries or surgery. Accurate information lets the coach make a better fitness decision and avoids unnecessary assumptions.