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Exercise intensity: How to measure it
Moderate exercise intensity
Vigorous exercise intensity
Overexerting yourself
How to determine your target zone
How to tell if you're in the zone
Target heart rate tips
Content
Choosing your exercise intensity
Understanding exercise intensity
Gauging intensity by how you feel
Gauging intensity using your heart rate
Reap the rewards of exercise intensity
Overexerting yourself
Beware of pushing yourself too hard too often. If you are short of breath, are in pain or can't work out as long as you'd planned, your exercise intensity is probably higher than your fitness level allows. Back off a bit and build intensity gradually.
