Think You're Working Out Hard Enough?

Thinking about how hard you're working out will actually make you work out harder.
That's a no brainer, right?

According to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, exercisers who rate their exertion level on a scale from 1 to 10, tended to work out harder than those who didn't pay attention to how hard they were training.

When you work out, you should keep a journal noting how many reps you're doing and how hard you are working. Rate your workout on a level from 1 to 10, with 1 meaning very little exertion and 10 meaning you're working so hard you're finding it hard to breathe and talk at the same time.

By focusing on this scale, you can ensure you are getting an intense workout every time you hit the gym and you aren't just wasting your time.