June 2010, Feature Articles, Fitness-Exercise

How much to exercise? How to Measure?

There’s more emphasis on higher intensity workouts these days since studies show that they may be more effective for conditioning the heart and boosting metabolism. On the other hand, high intensity workouts aren’t for everyone, especially if you’re just starting to exercise. When starting out, it’s important to have a way to measure exercise intensity to gauge how hard you’re working out. What are the best ways to do that?

By Dr Kristie

Kristie a medical doctor with a concentration in family practice. She also has an undergraduate degree in both Biology and Psychology as well a master's in Clinical Pathology. She has been a published writer for the last two years and was named one of Associated Content's top 1,000 writers for 2007.