From Wendy Bumgardner,
Your Guide to Walking.
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Contact your medical provider for a check-up or consultation before you begin your walking program if any of these apply:

• Sedentary for a year or more.
• You don't currently exercise and are over age 65.
• You have been diagnosed with heart trouble.
• Pregnant
• High blood pressure.
• Diabetes
• You have chest pain, especially when exerting yourself.
• You often feel faint or have severe dizzy spells
• Other medical conditions.

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Absolute Beginner Walking Tutorial

Prepare

• Check-up
• What to wear
• Shoes
• Technique
• Schedule