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March 12, 2009

Take the talk test

By Kashi Read more cardio, daily challenge, heart health, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

One standard of a workout’s rigor is whether or not the participant can pass the “talk” test – being able to carry on a conversation, albeit a breathless one. If you can’t, you may be pushing too hard. Today, challenge yourself to monitor your breath during your workout and making an honest assessment of your chat potential.

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    gloworm713 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    It took me a while to get to this point, but I can run two 8 minute miles in a row and still be able to carry on a conversation. When I first started to become more active I couldn’t even run a quarter mile without being out of breath and sore. Now I’ve finally beat the freshman 15 and I’m healthier than ever.

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    climinmama1978 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    There is nothing like mountain climbers to kill the talk test. Jumping Jacks can make for an interesting conversation also.

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    sacpanda888 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I wiLL ChaLLenGe mYSeLf @ tHe GyM ToNite aNd JoG A MiLe oN ThE TrEadMiLL. _

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    erikab commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    when my husband and i walk the dogs at night, it is not only a chance to catch up but to exercise i love challenges that i already do on a daily basis

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    jcp07a commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I am pregnant and one of the most important tests for my work out is this one!

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    egseyes commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I’m an ex-smoker and I have a hard time breathing during rigorous work outs. I keep breathing in deeply and exhaling until I find a comfortable and acceptable rate.

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    katiepope86 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I always try to make sure I am taking deep breaths and not letting my breathing stay shallow

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    silvarin commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I always jog with a partner, and we talk or sing jodies for breath control…hill runs really challenge the talk test, usually come out in gasps.