Thoughts on intense exercise?

Question

I don’t see my doctor for 3 weeks. I’ve been doing an intense workout routine for the last 4 months and am wondering if it’s safe to continue? Has anyone been told anything by their doctors?

Answer

My doctor told me that as a general rule of thumb, if I can’t carry on a conversation while working out, I should slow down. But I’m sure it depends on how fit you are!

Answer

I told my trainer before anyone else 😂 the heart rate rule is a bit old school since everyone’s range is different. I did a metabolic assessment and my “zone 1” is 133-165, I can carry on a totally normal conversation through that and really up through 180. Past 180 I start to get worried about sustaining it for a long time.
I do a CrossFit type workout with bar bells, kettle bells etc at my gym. It’s definitely on my list of things to discuss with my dr at my 8 week appt though!

Answer

Doc said to me to keep heartrate under 140  so fat burning range rather than heavy cardio range. And don’t be going for super heavy lifts.

Thoughts on intense exercise?

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