Intensity ≠ Speed

When you’re getting back into exercise, it’s easy to think that a good workout needs to have you running around and jumping up and down, leaving you exhausted. You might find yourself moving quickly between exercises, trying to get as many reps as possible, or pushing the pace because it feels like the faster you work, the harder you work. But there’s a problem with this approach:

Intensity doesn’t just mean speed.

In fact, if you’re new to training, returning after a long break, or simply trying to improve your movement, slowing things down can be one of the most useful ways to make an exercise challenging.