By downloading the Hero App and taking part in any Hero fitness assessment or exercise, you recognise that there is always an element of risk involved with the undertaking of any physical activity and your participation in any assessment is solely at your own risk. If at any time during an assessment or exercise you feel pain or discomfort you should stop immediately and seek medical assistance as required. Your participation in these assessments or exercise is voluntary and you may opt out at any given time.
Before participating in any Hero fitness assessment or exercise you agree that you are not aware of having any of the following health events or conditions.
- Heart condition (this includes coronary artery disease, heart failure, diagnosed abnormality of heart rhythm) or other cardiovascular issue (for example, irregular heartbeat that requires medical management)
- High blood pressure
- Pain in your chest at rest, during activities of daily living or when you do physical activity
- Loss of balance because of dizziness, nor have you lost consciousness within the last 12 months
- A bone, joint or soft tissue (muscle, ligament or tendon) problem, either currently or within the last 12 months, that could be made worse by physical activity
- A temporary illness such as a cold or fever that limits your ability to breathe freely
- Currently pregnant
- Currently being prescribed drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition
- You doctor has said that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor or that you should only do physical activity that is medically supervised
- Impairment in walking or mobility
- Impairment, or health issue or condition, that can impair your balance
- Any underlying medical conditions or risk factors that would be exacerbated by participating in physical activity, such as that required for any Hero fitness assessment (this includes mental and physical conditions) or exercise
- Any other reason why you should not do physical activity, such as that required for any Hero fitness assessment or exercise
If you are aware of any of these being relevant to you, or suspect they could be, please consult a qualified medical professional before participating in any Hero fitness assessment or exercise.
