There is a growing demand in the world for the ideal body and physical activity, specifically in gyms, has achieved a large increase in fans. For the practice, it is necessary medical care that reflects the health (or not) of the practitioner, whether professional or amateur. It so happens that in the State of São Paulo, where more than 45 million people are concentrated, a law was enacted that frees medical care and places the responsibility on the practitioner to define himself as fit for the practice and from such a cause serious consequence can arise.

risk of sudden death, civil liability, medical assessment.

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