Handouts
Exercise prescription
Weekly movement targets, strength training, and safety tips.
Last reviewed 2026-01-04|lifestyle | fitness | patient
How to use this handout
Provide clear weekly targets, plus tips to start small and build safely. Encourage patients to check in if symptoms arise during exercise.
Return precautions (patient script)
Suggested plain-language wording for safety-net counseling:
If symptoms get worse, new warning signs appear, or you cannot follow the plan from this visit, seek urgent care now.
- Use with the specific red flags listed on this page.
- Confirm follow-up timing and where to go after-hours.
- Document that return precautions were reviewed and understood.
Source and licensing
Original handout created for DrSonia. Activity targets align with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidance.