The Talking Meter – How to Measure an Effective Workout

In my last article, I spoke about getting into shape and cost effective ways to do it. Now that I’m in the middle of my program I have come up with a way to measure an effective workout. I thought I was in relatively good shape until I started working out at a local cross fit gym. The thought lasted one day. I’ve been going for a little over a month and participated in 15 sessions overall. 

The one thing I recently began to notice is that the harder the workout the less talking there was after it. Hence the Talking Meter. There is a couple of variables to the meter but for this article lets assume your in relatively good shape and have been going on a regular basis.

Talking Meter Range (O-3) After the workout,  you can have a relatively normal conversation and other people are joining in, Your probably letting up a little or your trainer was feeling good that day.

Talking Meter Range (4 -6) After the workout, you find yourself a little hunched over and breathing a little heavy while your talking. You can consider that a challenging workout and go home feeling good.

Talking Meter Range (7-9) After the workout, you feel like you left your stomach on the floor, your shaking and the thought of even speaking to someone makes your head hurt.

Talking Meter Range (10) Lastly, after the workout there is not even one person standing up straight, breathing is heavy and it is so quite you can hear a pin drop.  Congratulations your probably thinking what the hell am I doing here and you’ve hit the pinnacle of workouts.

Live Healthy !!!