Rate your Cardio

Gauging your intensity during cardio can help speed results.

So the next time you are doing your workout, use one of the following methods to judge intensity.

Rate of Perceived Exertion: RPE lets you use your on perspective to measure intensity. It's based on the 1 to 10 scale. 1 would be like watching t.v.. 3 is a regular walk. 5 is a quick pace. 7 feels like you are pushing it. And a 10 would be an all out sprint.

Heart Rate: Subtract 220-your age. This number is your maximum heart rate. You take that number and multiply it by the desired intensity. ( you would like to keep it around .60 to .80 of your maximum heart rate) You then take those numbers and divide them by 6 (60 seconds) While you are exercising, periodically take your pulse for 10 seconds. If you're not within the zone of 60%-80% push a little harder.


Talk Test: As it implies, you speak while exercising: if you can talk comfortably, you're at an easy pace; if you can't finish a sentence, you may need to ease up.