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What to ask the doctor concerning fitness?

  • 09-02-2009 9:19pm
    #1
    Bog Butter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭


    Hello all. I am going to my doctor tomorrow just to get a over all check up. Seen as I have changed my diet and because I am doing a lot of physical activity in an effort to burn body fat I thought it would be best to get a check up. I am getting the doc to do some blood tests. I would like to know if I have any food intolerences or vitimian deficiencies as well as making sure my over all health is ok.

    I was just wondering though should I get any particular tests done and should I ask any particular questions concerning my diet and fitness?

    Thanking you in advance,

    Malman


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  • #2
    Al_Fernz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,021 ✭✭✭Al_Fernz


    IMO you probably don't need to ask the doctor any specific questions regarding fitness.

    I realise how intelligent and hard working you need to be a doctor. However, these people are in a profession that caters for helping sick people. If you are not sick then I wouldn't advise you go into asking him or her any specific training or dietry advice.

    Getting a check up is fine and it will give you peace of mind, especially if you're just about to start training. But I would advise you leave the more specialised questions to a competant personal trainer or better yet, fellow boardsies. :)


  • #3
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    "Primum non nocere" - First do no harm

    You'd be seriously hardpressed to find a doctor who'll push you out of your comfort zone in any way when it comes to exercise.


  • #4
    delllat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,388 ✭✭✭delllat


    most doctors know shockingly little about fitness

    they cater for the majority of sedentary people

    not for the 10% that like to exercise vigourously


  • #5
    Bog Butter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭Bog Butter


    Ok thanks for that. :)


  • #6
    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,586 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    malman wrote: »
    I was just wondering though should I get any particular tests done and should I ask any particular questions concerning my diet and fitness?

    Your gp may not do all of these tests but a more comprehensive health check up will
    • bodyfat %
    • BMI ;)
    • free radicals in your skin (if they have one of those machines you put your hand in for 60 secs)
    • resting heart rate
    • heart rate under stress
    • urine test
    • blood test
    • cholesterol
    • spinal alignment


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  • #7
    Bog Butter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 757 ✭✭✭Bog Butter


    Thanks for that BossArky. I have been to the doc this morning. Everything is ok with the normal check up. He took my blood so when I go back for the results i'll ask him about the other things you mentioned.

    With regards to heart rate; is there a recommended h. rate threshold which one should not go above while under stress?

    I know my gym has a heart rate monitor so i could use it. Just wondering though - I bought a cheap one myself (25 euro approx) - Do you think it would be reliable?


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