Exercise Intensity

For cardiorespiratory training benefits strengthening your heart and improving your cells ability to manufacture energy exercising at 40 percent to 85 percent of your VO2 max or 55 percent to 90 percent of your maximum heart rate is recommended.Beginners will benefit from exercising at 40 percent to 50 percent of VO2 max, but even 50 percent to 60 percent is a good goal to have.