EXERCISE INTENSITY
To reap the most cardiovascular benefits from your workout, it is necessary to exercise within a recommended intensity. The three ways to monitor exercise intensity are Target Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and the Talk Test.
TARGET HEART RATE
Target Heart Rate is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Target Rate will vary for each individual, depending on age, current level of conditioning, and personal fitness goals. Exercise heart rate should range from 50 - 90% of the predicted maximum heart rate for most healthy adults. A guideline for Target Heart Rate follows:
50 - 60% Beginning Exercisers or Health Concerns
60 - 75% General Fitness or Weight Loss
75 - 90% Improve Aerobic Capacity or Athletic Performance
Use the chart below to determine your Target Heart Rate.
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