The intensity rating is based on the physical exertion you can expect. It provides a feedback connection to show how much energy you will spend and the feelings you will experience to gauge your output during or after the workout.
Minimal, easy to breathe or talk.
Hardly any exertion, but more than sitting.
Breathing heavily, more of a challenge.
This is the effort you can expect to spend in each workout. It revolves around four key areas with a emphasis on output percentages and quality heart rate production, no matter the fitness level rating. It should be your goal to gradually progress to a higher RPE Intensity rating, and a high Fitness Level rating per workout.
The number of repetitions outlined for a set, multiplied by the expected days per week. We put a value on the rep count inside the type of workout, and add a higher value when more days are presented.
Centered around movement, we add a 50% percent value of what a competitive athletic would expect for an exertion output. The goal is build a wider base of anaerobic then progress to deeper aerobic effect.
Knowing your heart rate zones is not mandatory, but beneficial, therefore our workouts are designed to provide an effective zone so your body can manage oxygen intake, carbon monoxide excretion and efficient recovery. Expect a range of 60 – 90% of your normal age's maximum beats per minute.
Commonly known as a one rep maximum, there a numerous ways to value and depends on the type of activity or event you're planning for. We aim to keep you just below 85% of the normal maximum weight load for the average business professional, which is in a range of 40 – 50% of a competitive athlete.
Feel you could maintain for hours, easy to breathe and talk.
Breathing heavily, becoming more of a challenge.
Very difficult to maintain exercise intensity.
Hardly any exertion, but more than sitting or watching TV.
Borderline uncomfortable, short of breath.
Almost impossible to keep going, completely out of breath.