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Episode 237: Cardio Series Part II- Intensity, Duration, and More

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Limitations of Meds and RPE in Measuring Training Stress

This chapter discusses the limitations of using meds or med minutes and the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) as measures of training stress in exercise programming. It emphasizes the importance of considering individual factors and experiences when determining the intensity of exercise, and suggests using thresholds or proxies instead. The chapter also explores the concept of lactate thresholds and their role in determining intensity levels.

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