Welcome to the MEHN (Men's eHealth Network) Website Exercise Videos
Please complete the “Physical Readiness Questionnaire” prior to entering this section.
If you answer yes to any of the following statements, please consult your health professional before starting an exercise routine.
- I have a heart condition and my health care professional recommends only medically supervised physical activity.
- During or soon after exercise, I have pains or pressure in my neck, left shoulder, or arm.
- I have had chest pain within the last month.
- I tend to lose consciousness or fall over due to dizziness.
- I feel extremely breathless after mild exertion.
- My health care provider recommends I take medicine for high blood pressure or a heart condition.
- I have bone or joint problems that limits my ability to do moderate physical activity.
- I have a medical condition or other physical reason not mentioned here that might need special attention in an exercise program.
(This physical activity readiness questionnaire was taken from the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Start Program).
Please be aware that prior to undertaking any new or increased level of exercise, you should seek to ensure you are not going to harm yourself in doing so. Where you are unsure or uncertain on how to perform a particular level or type of physically strenuous activity, you should consult a doctor to assess your physical suitability to the task.
The exercise programs provided by MEHN have been developed by AAESS (Australian Association For Exercise and Sports Science) accredited exercise physiologists who have provided it as template for individual fitness progression. MEHN will not be in any way responsible or accountable for any negative impacts or unforseen issues arising from the use or misuse of these exercise video examples.
Please refer to the exercise page for further information on gauging exercise intensity and identifying the appropriate exercise plan for you. By continuing to the video links below you effectively acknowledge that you have read and are aware of the implications of undertaking a self managed exercise program, as stated in the Website Terms and Conditions.
Having said all that, above all we hope you gain much benefit from safely utilising these exercise programs.
"Take Charge of Life"
1 Warm Up
2 Clinic Based Program
3 Body Weight Home Based Program
4 Weight Resistance Home Based Program
5 Stretches
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