
How Your Workout Intensity Can Change Your Life
When it comes to exercise, intensity can completely change the focus and results of your workout. Whether you’re jogging in the pool or performing a yoga pose, how intensely you approach the exercise determines which aspects of fitness you target—cardio, endurance, strength, flexibility, or cognitive function. The relationship between intensity and fitness components can be outlined using an intensity scale. For example, cardiorespiratory endurance spans a wide range of intensities from light to very hard, while muscular strength and endurance requires greater effort, typically at higher intensities. Interestingly, flexibility and neuromotor function do not have specific intensity recommendations, as these are best served by focusing on feeling the movement itself