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How hard should it feel?

A gentle effort, never a strain. Here is how to tell, starting with the talk test.

• The talk test: you can talk in full sentences but not sing. That is about right. If you can't talk, slow down.
• Breathe all the time. Breathe out on the effort. Never hold your breath.
• Move in a range that feels comfortable.
• After seated moves, stand up slowly. Before you sit, step back until you feel the chair on the back of your legs.
• Balance moves get harder by time, never by letting go. Keep your hands on your support.
• Drink water, even if you don't feel thirsty. If your doctor limits your fluids, follow their advice.