Are you overestimating your exercise intensity?

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Are you overestimating your exercise intensity? Written by Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   In a recent article in the New York Times, a study found that a majority of adults overestimate how effective their exercise routines were for their health.  Based on government guidelines, in order to garner any health benefits, an …

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The Talk Test

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The Talk Test Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Recently, I had a conversation with a patient about how hard she should be working out, what intensity should she shoot for?  We talked about her target heart rate and how she should be able to talk and have a normal conversation while …

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