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I want to participate in extreme sports. what should i do prior to participating in any exercise? i am 56 years of age.
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Physical Eval: Before your begin any type of extreme sport, get a thorough physical evaluation. At the age of 56 if you have not be very athletic previously you should get a full cardiac evaluation. Once cleared begin slowly and progress with the advice of a trainer.
Answered 2/9/2015
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