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Does 62yo need physical for supervised walking, stretching+strengthening (bands/free weights+plate-loaded equip), swimming, water exercise/volleyball ?
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Not generally: If you have no current symptoms with exercise and have no known significant underlying disease you should be fine. If you develop symptoms see your doc.
Answered 9/3/2012
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Yes: It is recommended for men over 45 and women over 55 to have a physical prior to engaging in an exercise program. The risk of heart disease becomes significant at those ages.
Answered 1/1/2013
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