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Reference Guide to Exercise Intensity

An In-Depth Look at Heart Rate, RPE and the Talk Test

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LOVEBEAM

12/18/2008 8:22:41 AM

I have the hardest time when doint a workout and it says "you should be working out at a level 7rpe" well what is that? about 75% of my heart rate???

RUTHXG

10/4/2008 11:41:59 AM

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In my case there's a big difference between target heart rate estimates using the simple formula based on age & the Karvonen calculator. If I went by the age-based estimate, my 60-80% target would be much too low (lower end just 100 bpm!). I've just gotten a heart rate monitor, though I've been exercising for years, & I'll use the Karvonen-based range as I go out running with it today!

LABYRINTH

10/3/2008 4:39:59 PM

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This is a fantastic article, but unfortunately people simply don't "get" it. Time and time again I'm working out next to someone else who doesn't work in the Target Zone and does not keep the intensity duration needed. Then they lament about why they can't lose!

If you are not losing, read this article and take it to heart -- literally!

JIBBIE49

6/14/2008 1:10:13 AM

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Great article.

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