Intensity is a word that can mean different things to different people, so it is important that you know what it means to work with intensity so you can scale your workouts effectively. “PRE” means “perceived rate of exertion” and it is something that personal trainers will often ask you. In other words how hard do you think you are training?

PRE is simple. You are using a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the hardest you could possibly be training. For example if you were running, 10 would be the fastest you could run. You can use this in any training type, for example, weight training, running or cycling. There is no point in maintaining a no. 10 intensity for the whole duration as it will not give you the results you are looking for. Rather, try cycling the PRE so that you are doing interval training. For example, do 1 minute level 10 followed by 1 minute level 7 and repeat. This is great for fat loss.

So start to be aware of your level of intensity when training. How hard, according to your levels are you training? Could you work a little harder? Have a look around you, you will be amazed at how people at the gym are not putting in the effort, they are not working with intensity, so they simply wont get great results.

Do you plan your workouts ahead of time? This is an essential step towards working with the right intensity. It is far too easy to take it easy if you dont have a plan. Know ahead of time how many reps, sets, exercises, weight you are going to lift. Challenge yourself on this.

None of us want to work hard at the gym and not get the results you are looking for. This is why it is important to hire an exercise professional to guide you towards the correct techniques and exercises to suit your goals.

So get in there and work with intensity! You will achieve your goals a whole lot faster!

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