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 Intensity
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| Whether
you are using resistance
bands, dumbbells
or exercise machines,
here is a guide
for how hard you
should be exerting
yourself while working
out. |
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| Think
of a scale from
1 to 10. Level 1
requires almost
no effort (like
sitting on the couch),
while level 10 requires
every bit of strength
you have. |
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| Intensity
Level |
| 0 |
= No resistance,
0% effort, sitting
on the couch |
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| 5 |
= Medium resistance,
50% effort, very
little fatigue |
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| 10 |
= Much resistance,
100% effort, near
muscle failure |
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| Just
Staring an Exercise
Routine |
| If
your just starting
a workout program,
you may want to
start somewhere
in the intensity
level of 3-5 so
that you can focus
on proper form.
After 8 weeks of
training your should
have increased your
intensity level
into the 8 - 10
range. |
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| Muscle
Development |
| Building
muscle requires
medium to high intensity
ranges. You will
need to determine
your intensity levels
that will correspond
to your weight lifting
routine. |
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Note: |
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To
increase your exertion
level simply increase
your weight or use
a more resistant
exercise band. The
thicker the resistance
band, the higher
the resistance.
You can also use
2 or 3 resistance
bands at the same
time to increase
resistance. Remember,
never sacrifice
form for more resistance.
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| For
Cardio Exercises |
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For
cardio exercises
you should be able
to answer short
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"yes" or "no" questions,
but not be able
to have a lengthy
conversation. |
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