Meaning & use
submaximal
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below the maximum possible level, especially describing exercise intensity or effort
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The trainer prescribed submaximal workouts to help him recover from injury.
Researchers measured heart rate during submaximal exercise tests.
A note on using this word
Common in sports science and cardiology, where submaximal tests estimate fitness without pushing subjects to exhaustion.
Words with an opposite meaning
maximal
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