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GENERAL
RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is one of the easiest ways to monitor
exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can
continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that
is comfortable. An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to
elevation in exercise heart rate. Consequently, RPE can be used alone or
together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity.
RPE SCALE
0
Nothing at all
.5
Very, very weak
1
Very weak
2
Weak
3
Moderate
4
Somewhat strong
5
Strong
6
7
very strong
8
9
10
Very, very, strong
Maximal
The recommended RPE range for most people is between 3 (moderate)
and 5 (strong). The RPE should be independent of your pace; it is
dependent on the feelings caused by the exertion.
TALK TEST
The “Talk Test” is a quick and simple check of exercise intensity. If you have
trouble completing a sentence, you are working too hard. You should be
able to speak freely without gasping for air.
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