Episode 52

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Published on:

13th Feb 2025

hotter & smarter in 5:: am i doing "hard enough" cardio?

Wellness girl chat with us as we talk about the fun ways to answer the question “Am I pushing myself enough?” This week we are covering cardio! If you’re like me, you don’t want to waste time with your workouts. You want to make sure you are getting all the physiological benefits out of the time you are putting into your cardiovascular focused workouts (because let’s be real, they’re hard and sometimes it is hard for me to stay motivated to do them!). This week we will cover how to tell what intensity you’re working out at when it comes to your cardiovascular fitness, so listen in to find some cool ways to track your intensity and measure improvement! 

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00:00- 03:05 Am I pushing myself enough when it comes to cardio?

03:06- 03:43 The importance of reaching a certain intensity with out cardio

03:44- 04:37 How much cardio is enough (the talk test)

04:38- 07:48 Moderate vs. vigorous cardio and calculations

07:49- 09:38 How do I know if my cardio is improving?

09:39- 10:38 The importance of the menstrual cycle

10:39- 11:20 The importance of purpose behind our cardio 

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Kelsy Vick

Dr. Kelsy is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, and the Founder of elää wellness, a global wellness education and action agency for women. As the host of wellness big sis:: the pod, she hopes to share science-backed education for young women in a fun and simplified way. Join us!

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