For sedentary people who plan to begin intense exercise, stress testing should be considered if they have any of the following (1): Known coronary artery disease Symptoms of coronary artery disease ≥ 2 cardiac risk factors (eg, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, family history of early coronary artery disease) Lung disease, known or suspected Diabetes, known or suspected For people recovering from an injury, the clinical evaluation before the start of an exercise program should assess whether they are apprehensive about the exercise program.