Yes you should seek professional help before starting a fitness program starting with medical clearance to make sure that you are healthy enough to begin a fitness program. ... Getting support and guidance a qualified healthcare or fitness professional is a sound way to prepare for starting a fitness program.
The reason they do this is that it is possible to have undiagnosed health problems and just not be aware of them. If someone has undiagnosed problems and passes out on the gym floor, the gym doesn't want to be liable.
