When it comes to exercise, we each determine what we can or cannot do, and how hard we push ourselves. Some follow the all-or-nothing principle, believing that if exercise is going to be good for you it has to be hard, even painful. This is a myth and far from the truth. In the 1990s, a shift occurred with exercise recommendations, as experts began to recognize the benefits of “moderate-intensity” activity. So before you go out and break your back trying to get in some hardcore exercise, relax and develop a workout that you might actually stick with and enjoy. After all, if you enjoy an experience—such as exercise—you are more likely to want to repeat it.
You Don’t Have to Put Out a Lot to Gain a Lot
There are many methods used to measure the intensity of activity and all give some indication of how hard the body is working. While you might want to monitor your metabolic rate, few of us have the means to do so. There are some simple guidelines to follow when it comes to monitoring exercise intensity. Without requiring expensive and advanced testing, a good marker of moderate-intensity activity is the ability to elevate your heart rate and break a sweat while still being able to carry on a conversation, even if it is a bit of a challenge. Next time you are working out, try to talk continuously and out loud for 20 seconds. If it feels challenging, but not difficult, where you are not gasping for air between words, then you are working at an appropriate intensity... Rest of Article
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