RATE YOUR INTENSITY

One of the ways that we can improve our results is by increasing our exercise intensity.
Rate your intensity every session by using an effort scale from 1 – 10.
Let’s forget 1-5 (you’re sleeping or at home on the couch, or sitting at your desk).
6 out of 10 is a brisk walking pace – you are putting in some effort, but you can comfortably hold a conversation.
7 out of 10 starts to feel a bit more challenging, you can feel your heart rate increasing and could talk whilst taking a breath every four or five words.
8 out of 10 you are now needing to take a breath every couple of words if talking.
9 out of 10 there’s not much talking going on now
10 out of 10 we never really get to a ten because we always keep a little bit in reserve in case of emergencies!

So, can you talk whilst you’re training? Where do you put your intensity on the scale? Where do you think you could go with it?

BY NADINE