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But is that true… or should you be pushing yourself at a higher intensity?

According to experts: It depends.

But how do you know your intensity without the help of a heart rate monitor?

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A good measure of exercise intensity is being active in the target heart rate range.

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And, she says: If its not, then you could probably be digging a little deeper.

So not every workout needs you to be breathless.

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Your intensity, in turn, dictates how much energy is left for chatting.

Or as she puts it: Simply in it for a good sweat and endorphin boost.

In this case, It all comes down to your fitness level.

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If youre at a challenging pace and can still hold a conversation, go for it!

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