Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Not sure if you're pushing hard enough in your cardio workouts—or if you're pushing TOO hard? In this video, I explain exactly what it looks and feels like to challenge yourself appropriately in cardiovascular training so you can make progress without overtraining or injury.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ The difference between moderate intensity and high intensity cardio
✅ Specific heart rate ranges for your age (50-70% vs 70-85% max HR)
✅ The simple "talk test" to monitor your workout intensity
✅ What moderate intensity should feel like (physically and mentally)
✅ What high intensity training should feel like
✅ Examples of moderate intensity exercises (walking, dancing, cycling)
✅ Examples of high intensity workouts (HIIT, circuit training, running)
✅ Red flags that you're pushing too hard
✅ How to avoid overtraining while still making progress
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Are you challenging yourself enough?
2:57 - What is cardiovascular training?
3:55 - How much cardio do you actually need?
4:55 - Moderate intensity cardio explained
5:47 - What moderate intensity feels like
7:41 - High intensity cardio explained
8:38 - What high intensity feels like
10:39 - How often should you do high intensity training?
11:36 - Examples of high intensity exercises
13:25 - Red flags you're working too hard
16:00 - The key takeaway
💪 WORK WITH ME:
Ready to lose weight, burn fat, and keep it off for good? I'm currently accepting new clients into my 90-day fat loss transformation program.
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📚 RELATED VIDEOS:
Ep 81 How Hard Should You Push in Hypertrophy Resistance Training? (RPE & RIR Explained) youtu.be/2S4LwKoKMY0
Ep 82 How Hard Should You Train in Heavy Lifting? youtu.be/2NfKYdCdbtE
About This Series:
This is part 1 of a 3-part series on what it looks and feels like to challenge yourself in different types of training. Each style of exercise requires a different approach to progressive overload and intensity management.
American Heart Association Recommendations for Exercise: heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
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ABOUT ME:
Hi, I'm Jayd Harrison, a personal trainer dedicated to helping you improve your fitness without shame and without burnout. On this channel, I share evidence-based fitness tips, workout programming advice, and fat loss strategies that actually work for real life.
SUBSCRIBE for new videos on sustainable fitness, fat loss, and strength training! 🔔
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#cardioworkout #cardiotraining #workoutintensity #moderateintensity #hiit #heartrate #fitnessforbeginners #fatlosstraining #cardiotips #workoutmotivation #fitnesstips #personaltrainer #calorieburn #cardiovasculartraining #exerciseintensity
Disclaimer: The information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program.
All Terms & Conditions apply jaydharrisonfitness.com/terms-conditions
👉 Apply for Coaching: form.typeform.com/to/GVU3nzAe
Not sure if you're pushing hard enough in your cardio workouts—or if you're pushing TOO hard? In this video, I explain exactly what it looks and feels like to challenge yourself appropriately in cardiovascular training so you can make progress without overtraining or injury.
🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ The difference between moderate intensity and high intensity cardio
✅ Specific heart rate ranges for your age (50-70% vs 70-85% max HR)
✅ The simple "talk test" to monitor your workout intensity
✅ What moderate intensity should feel like (physically and mentally)
✅ What high intensity training should feel like
✅ Examples of moderate intensity exercises (walking, dancing, cycling)
✅ Examples of high intensity workouts (HIIT, circuit training, running)
✅ Red flags that you're pushing too hard
✅ How to avoid overtraining while still making progress
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Are you challenging yourself enough?
2:57 - What is cardiovascular training?
3:55 - How much cardio do you actually need?
4:55 - Moderate intensity cardio explained
5:47 - What moderate intensity feels like
7:41 - High intensity cardio explained
8:38 - What high intensity feels like
10:39 - How often should you do high intensity training?
11:36 - Examples of high intensity exercises
13:25 - Red flags you're working too hard
16:00 - The key takeaway
💪 WORK WITH ME:
Ready to lose weight, burn fat, and keep it off for good? I'm currently accepting new clients into my 90-day fat loss transformation program.
🔗 Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: form.typeform.com/to/GVU3nzAe
🔗 Join the Games Club membership: jaydharrisonfitness.com/gainsclub/home
📚 RELATED VIDEOS:
Ep 81 How Hard Should You Push in Hypertrophy Resistance Training? (RPE & RIR Explained) youtu.be/2S4LwKoKMY0
Ep 82 How Hard Should You Train in Heavy Lifting? youtu.be/2NfKYdCdbtE
About This Series:
This is part 1 of a 3-part series on what it looks and feels like to challenge yourself in different types of training. Each style of exercise requires a different approach to progressive overload and intensity management.
American Heart Association Recommendations for Exercise: heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
- - -
ABOUT ME:
Hi, I'm Jayd Harrison, a personal trainer dedicated to helping you improve your fitness without shame and without burnout. On this channel, I share evidence-based fitness tips, workout programming advice, and fat loss strategies that actually work for real life.
SUBSCRIBE for new videos on sustainable fitness, fat loss, and strength training! 🔔
- - -
#cardioworkout #cardiotraining #workoutintensity #moderateintensity #hiit #heartrate #fitnessforbeginners #fatlosstraining #cardiotips #workoutmotivation #fitnesstips #personaltrainer #calorieburn #cardiovasculartraining #exerciseintensity
Disclaimer: The information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program.
All Terms & Conditions apply jaydharrisonfitness.com/terms-conditions
