How is Base Pace described in the Orangetheory training framework?

Base Pace in the Orangetheory training framework is characterized as challenging but doable. This intensity is intended to elevate the heart rate while allowing participants to maintain a sustainable effort throughout the workout. The essence of Base Pace is to provide a level of exertion that pushes individuals out of their comfort zone while still being achievable, enabling them to build endurance and stamina.

This pace is crucial for creating a foundation for higher intensity workouts and is often described as the pace at which a person can hold a conversation, indicating that it is physically demanding but not overly taxing. Such a description captures the ideal balance of effort needed to maximize effectiveness without leading to failure or burnout.

Other options reflect different intensities that are either too easy or too extreme for effective training during the Base segment of the workout, making them misaligned with the intended experience in the Orangetheory framework.