A Physician's Approval Form is important for reducing risk for both the client and the personal trainer/fitness counselor. It helps open up communication between the trainer and physician - allowing for an exercise prescription that adheres to physician specified limitations. Certain clients may need a diagnostic graded exercise stress test prior to beginning an exercise program. This decision should be made by the physician. Please click on the link below to download the Physician's Approval Form. Click Here to download a printable Physician's Approval Form. This file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click Here to download Acrobat.