Exercise program intensity came up last night when I was watching the news. The news anchors mentioned the results of a current scientific study that didn’t surprise me very much. The conclusions of the study state in order for exercise program participants to see good health benefits they must increase the intensity of their exercise.

I preach this each and every day to my fitness training clients.  Of course, if you have a medical situation that prohibits you from boosting the intensity, then this advice is not valid. However, if you are asymptomatic, you need to push it. When I say “push it” I am referring to increasing the intensity of exercise in a progressive manner. Try and boost the intensity up after each and every workout.

I still see too many people “not pushing it” and expecting outstanding results. Just because you walk down the street at a shopping pace doesn’t mean you are gaining a ton of health benefits. However, moving is better than not.

Incorporate my big tip for the day, backed by science, and begin increasing your exercise program intensity! The physical benefits will follow.

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