Find a Physician

Related Documents

Diseases and Conditions
Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Interactive Tools
Videos
Articles
News
Health Tips

Health Information

Exercise Intensity

How can you determine the intensity of your workout? Take the talk test. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you can comfortably carry on a conversation while exercising, you are working out at a moderate intensity level. If you want to pick it up to a vigorous pace, the test is that you're too out of breath to talk. (If you can sing while working out, your intensity level is light.)