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#10	I am at my limit. I can’t move anymore. I have to stop.
#9	I am almost at my limit. I will have a hard time continuing to move.
#8	I can grunt responses can only keep this pace for a short period.
#7	I can still talk, but I don’t want to, and I am really sweating now!
#6	I can still talk, but getting breathless and definitely sweating.
#5	I’m just above comfortable, sweating more, but can still talk easily.
#4	I’m sweating a bit, but feel good and can carry on a conversation.
#3	I’m comfortable, but breathing a bit harder.
#2	I’m comfortable. I could do this all day.
#1	No exertion – watching TV.

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