title: Submaximal markers of exercise intensity.
abstract: Numerous approaches have been used to improve the science and art of exercise prescription, and particular challenges exist in the prescription of exercise intensity. Traditionally, work in the area has been the province of exercise physiologists interested in the improvement of training programmes for athletes, as opposed to the more widespread recent interest in health-related fitness and physical activity for all. The generalized approach to the provision of guidelines for exercise prescription has meant that individuals have, at best, prediction equations which provide a wide band of heart rate between which they can work to derive health benefits. This paper explores some of the commonly employed submaximal markers of exercise intensity and proposes a number of approaches for improvements beyond generalized equations.
authors.affiliation: School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Queensland 4059, Australia.
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Hills
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Byrne
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ramage
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006262:Health; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010465:Perception; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology*; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D055656:Prescriptions
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers