Stephen is a business executive who has a history of a two v…
Stephen is a business executive who has a history of a two vessel CABG (double by-pass) secondary to CAD. He is 5 years post CABG and has been successful in modifying his lifestyle; he has lost weight, cholesterol and glucose levels are within normal limits. He walks briskly 3 miles a day most days of the week and denies experiencing any cardiac symptoms. He seeks your expert advice to develop a more structural exercise program to include both aerobic and resistance exercise training. If Stephen wants to exercise in your facility, will he need physician clearance first?