What is moderate intensity exercise?

Moderate intensity exercise is activity that:

• Requires a medium amount of effort or exertion.
• Noticeably increases your breathing and heart rate for an extended period of time.
• Does not leave you feeling out of breath.

A brisk walk is generally considered moderate intensity exercise.

There are 3 methods you can use to estimate if you’re exercising at a moderate intensity:

Talk Test

What is the Talk Test?

Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

What is my Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)?

Target Heart Rate Zone

What is my Target Heart Rate zone?

If you take any medication that affects your heart rate, the Target Heart Rate Zone method won’t be an accurate measure of how hard you’re exercising. Use the Talk Test or Rating or Perceived Exertion.

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