The numbers below relate to phrases used to rate how easy or difficult you find an activity. Its used, mostly, by exercise physiologists and personal trainers to measure the level of effort during physical activity. Jul 07, 2019 the borg rpe scale is a numerical scale that ranges from 6 to 20, 7 where 6 means no exertion at all and 20 means maximal exertion. The borg rpe 15 grade scale 620 and the borg cr10 grade scale 010 both measure somatic symptoms and require patients to selfrate how hard their body is working. A unique feature of the borg rpe 15 grade scale is its high correlation between a reported rpe times 10 and an individuals hr during physical activity borg. Heart rate and blood lactate correlates of perceived exertion. In sports and particularly exercise testing, the rating of perceived exertion rpe, as measured by the borg rating of perceived exertion scale rpe scale, is a frequently used quantitative measure of perceived exertion during physical activity. This scale is often times used when assessing exercise intensity. Scael is shown the categoryratio version with the ratings between 0 nothing at all and 10 very very hard. In addition, regarding assessment of the physiological workload index of children e. Choose the number that best describes your level of exertion. The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the reliability of the borg rpe scale under a variety of experimental conditions. Rate of perceived exertion rpe scale interactive health partner.
Similar to our results, a previous study that compared the rpe scale using facial images and the borg scale during exercise in both young adults and children 21 using five pedalling workload levels 20%, 40%, 60%. These distracters have been shown to decrease perception of effort at a given exercise. Heart failure patient information exercise sheets queensland heart failure services revised may 2010 page 2 below is a scale used to describe how much effort you feel when exercising. For the rpe borg scale measurements, subjects were provided with an 810. Kids who exercise in numbers 47 are getting moderate to vigorous exercise.
Pdf assessment of a cardiac rehabilitation program based on. Apr 25, 2007 high correlations were also found between interval and terminal rpe responses. The first and most common scale is the graded rpe scale borg, rating of fatigue a scale for measuring fatigue other athlete questionnaires about the likert scale popular content comments. Pdf face scale rating of perceived exertion during. The study of human performance and perceived exer tion during physical activity has been an area of con. For example, 0 nothing at all would be how you feel when sitting in a chair.
The borg 15category rpe scale is valid for use during semirecumbent exercise in water. They are told to disregard any one factor such as leg pain or shortness of breath but to try to focus on the whole feeling of exertion. In medicine this is used to document the patients exertion during a test, and sports coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale lifetime. The original scale was developed in healthy individuals to correlate with exercise heart rates e. The material is provided with printed copies or digital pdf files setting forth the scale and instructions in the required languages. The rpe refers to the total amount of exertion or fatigue a patient is feeling, not just a single factor like leg pain or shortness of breath. Myers et al recommendations for clinical exercise laboratories 3145. Pdf assessment of a cardiac rehabilitation program based. The rpe scale is a common method for determining exercise intensity levels. The number on the rpe scale relates to a 6second heart rate count, especially in the aerobic phase. The authors found that when athletes hit their 1rm and were asked about rpe they were generally consistent across the board. Validation of the adult omni scale of perceived exertion for. Minimal sweating, can talk easily 12 somewhat hard.
Rpe scale for kids rpe stands for relative perceived exertion. Based on this observation, borg created a scale that roughly equates to 110 the heart rate of the healthy middleaged male. Fourteen sedentary female subjects performed six repeated work tasks 12 in all distributed over four experimental testing sessions and presented in a randomized order. Perceived exertion is an individuals rating of exercise intensity, formed by assessing their bodys physical signs such as heart rate, breathing rate and perspirationsweating.
Physiotherapy rehabilitation of osteoporotic vertebral. Oxygen consumption vo2, heart rate hr and rpe overall body o, legs l and chestbreathing c were recorded each stage from the borg 15 category scale and two different omni rpe scale formats. Rated perceived exertion rpe scale cleveland clinic. It is a tool you use to tell others how your body is feeling when you exercise. Six means no exertion at all least effort and 20 means the most exertion maximum effort. Respiratory gas exchange was monitored for analysis of vo 2 while completing a graded maximal exercise test, while hr and rpe borg cr10 scale were measured at the end of each minute. It is recommended that during pregnancy a woman should maintain a level of exercise she considers to be fairly light to somewhat hard rpe of 11 on the borg 620 scale. During the work we want you to rate your perception of exertion, i.
Reliability of the rating of perceived exertion borg scale. Rpe demonstrated a strong relationship with hr and work intensity. Each players rpe was collected at the end of each soccerspecific smallgame to ensure that the perceived effort was referred to the smallgame training only. It was concluded that category ratings of perceived exertion according to the borg rpe scale offer a sensitive and reliable measure of stress encountered during work. Try to be as honest and spontaneous as possible without thinking too long. On the borg rpe scale it would fall roughly between a rating of 7 and 8, or an extremely light to very light effort. E, respiratory rate rr, respiratory exchange ratio rer, and heart rate hr to a graded exercise test on a treadmill. Borg s rpe scale was not intended simply for athletics. Among other things, it can be quite useful in terms of occupational health and safety for workers performing physical labor. There are a variety of methods for determining exercise intensity levels. If youre comparing the original borg scale to the modified rpe scale, the moderateintensity 12 to14 loosely translates to a 4 or 5 on the rpe scale, while vigorous activity 15 to 17 can. The scale allows individuals to subjectively rate their level of exertion during exercise or exercise testing american college of sports medicine, 2010. Objective this study aimed to investigate the correlation between the face scale and heart rate hr, exercise load and oxygen uptake v. Validity and reliability of subjective ratings of perceived.
Rating of perceived exertion rpe, borg s cr10 scale 18 was also used as a measure of intensity for the smallsided game. The first and most common scale is the graded rpescale borg, rating of fatigue a scale for measuring fatigue other athlete questionnaires about the likert scale popular content comments. Look at the rating scale on the right as youre exercising. Pdf rating of perceived exertion for quantification of. Rating of perceived exertion recommended instructions for test subject. When using borg s 620 scale during pregnancy, ratings of perceived exertion rpe did not significantly correlate with exercise heart rates hr p greater than 0. Physiotherapy rehabilitation of osteoporotic vertebral fracture guidelines for use of rpe scale in 6 minute walk test recording the patients rating of perceived exertion the rating of perceived exertion rpe is the objective measure used in the 6 minute walking test6mwt. Borg cr100 centimax scale a more finegraded cr scale compared to cr10. However, it has become most popular in the fields of sports science and sports medicine, and is often used to help put together training regimens. This scale was based on earlier work where it was noted that there was a correlation between heart rate and perceived exertion. The borg scale is a tool to measure a persons perception of their effort and exertion, breathlessness, and fatigue during physical work.
Relative perceived exertion means, how hard do i feel i am exercising. The highest peak value from three trials was recorded as the mvc for each subject. There is another very similar rpe scale also developed by borg, with the ratings betweenand the cr centimax scalea more finelygraded scale. Methods this was a prospective, observational study of face scale rating of perceived exertion rpe and hr, exercise load and v. A 15point scale with verbal descriptors to standardize perceived exertion across tasks and individuals. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating, and muscle fatigue. Measurements were made every min throughout the test. Typically, rpe ratings for activity in the target heart rate zone will be between 12 and 16. It was concluded the rpe scale is appropriate to assess the stress of exercise stimulus in a chd. Construct validity was established by correlating rpe omni with rpe from the borg 620 scale rpe borg. Aug 15, 2019 the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a rating scale ranging from six to 20 that gives an indication of your workout intensity level. A table for transformation between the the rpe scale and the crscales is found on page 3 see also g. The borg 15point rpe scale is used to measure the level of physical strain or perceived exertion. The hr predicted from rpe significantly p less than 0.
This is the zone for long runspopularly referred to as long slow distance lsdand, of course, any long endurance session in other disciplines. If the activity is hard then you are doing too much and should have a rest. Borg scale is valid for ratings of perceived exertion for individuals. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale, developed by swedish researcher gunnar borg 1, is a tool for measuring an individuals. One scale maintained the original format of the omni picture system of perceived exertion. Thus, a borg rpe scale of 6 corresponds to a heart rate of 60. Validation of adult omni perceived exertion scales for. Perceived exertion as an indicator of somatic stress. The rpe scale is a rating scale ranging from 1 to 10. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale occupational. Perceived exertion is an individuals rating of exercise intensity, formed by assessing their bodys physical signs such as heart rate, breathing rate and perspiration. Evan matthews explaining how to use the 620 borg rpe rating of perceived exertion scale. Aug 28, 2019 borg cr10 scale pdf the borg cr10 scale is a general method for measuring most kinds of perceptions and experiences, including pain and also perceived exertion.
Rpe scale 1 10 pdf rating of perceived exertion rpe is a widely used. Count max hr warm up 6 11 61 111 30 55% aerobic 12 17 121 173 60 85% cool down 6 11 61 111 30 55% 6 20 borg. Apr 16, 2018 the borg scale is a tool to measure a persons perception of their effort and exertion, breathlessness, and fatigue during physical work. It is constructed to give interval data that grows linearly with oxygen consumption and heart rate at steady state exercise borg, g. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating. Rpe scale instructions adult alkrun omniw rpe scale instructions for rpe o only this perceived exertion scale includes numerical categories from 0 to 10. Next page it is now recommended that women utilize the rate of perceived exertion rpe scale instead of a target heart rate. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. The rating of perceived exertion rpe scales are used to quantify and prescribe an intensity of exercise and physical activity.
The chd group and the control group had similar rpe scores, and rpe scores were consistent regardless of the randomized order of the work rate presentation. The rpe scale is used to measure the intensity of your exercise. Relationship between the rating of perceived exertion. The modified borg or rpe scale can be used for patients to rate how strenuously they feel they are exercising. Validity of borg ratings of perceived exertion during active video. Borg rating of perceived exertion scale healthlink bc. Borg s rating of perceived exertion rpe was developed to allow the exerciser to subjectively rate hisher feelings during exercise, taking into account personal fitness level, environmental conditions, and general fatigue levels. The borg scale rates exercise intensity on a scale of 6 to 20. Borg rating scale of perceived exertion rehabmeasures. The borg rpe 15 grade scale is the original categorical scale estimating feelings of physical stress, effort, and fatigue during exertion. Rate perceived exertion as a measure of exercise intensity. The scale is a modified 620point rpe scale table 1. For healthy subjects, only overall perceived exertion mainly depending upon peripheral muscle fatigue and central breathlessness is often rated. Borg cr10 scale as a new approach to monitoring office exercise training.
This perceived exertion is based on how you feel your body feels during exercise. Reliability of ratings of perceived exertion during. E scale, also known as the borg cr10 scale, or the modified rpe scale. Full text using the borg rating of perceived exertion scale. A pilot study article pdf available january 2014 with 510 reads how we measure reads. This 110 scale seems way more complicated than it really is, but.
If your rpe for an activity decreases over time, youve improved your fitness level. In medicine this is used to document the patients exertion during a test, and sports coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and competition. The borg rpe scale is a numerical scale that ranges from 6 to 20, 7 where 6 means no exertion at all and 20 means maximal exertion. The borg 15point rpe scale has been shown to be significantly correlated with heart rate. Borg scales rating of perceived exertion rpe is a widely used and reliable indicator to monitor and guide exercise intensity. Using the borg rating of perceived exertion scale to grade the intensity of a functional training program of the affected upper limb after a stroke. Robs rpe 10 hand scale a variation of the borg cr10. Lollgen and others published rating of perceived exertion rpe, borg scale find, read and cite all the research you need on. Rating of perceived exertion rpe 0 nothing at all 1 very light 2 light 3 moderate 4 somewhat hard 5 hard 6 7 very hard 8 9 extremely hard 10 maximum effort modified borg scale.
Borg 620 rate of perceived exertion scale rpe no exertion. In sports and particularly exercise testing, the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale measures perceived exertion. The borg scale borg 1982 is a simple method of rating perceived exertion rpe and can be used by coaches to gauge an athletes level of intensity in training and competition. How to use the rpe scale for strength training plus what the. Borg rating scale of perceived exertion rehabmeasures database. The borg scale rates exercise intensity on a scale of 6 to. The borg rpe scale is a numerical scale that ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 means no exertion at all and 20 means maximal exertion. The study of human performance and perceived exer tion during physical activity has been an. Pdf rating of perceived exertion rpe, borg scale researchgate. Limited data are available on the use of face scale rpe in cardiopulmonary exercise tests. In this lesson we talk through what the borg scale and rate of perceived exertion are and the relationship between them and heart rate training zones. The complete guide to the rated perceived exertion rpe scale. Assessment of a cardiac rehabilitation program based on the borg rpe scale by sixminute walk test. Stroke rehabilitation, borg rpe scale, rating of perceived exertion.
The facial rpe scale proposed in this study is superior to the borg cr10 scale because it can be used to assess those who cannot comprehend the written words used for the scale. While doing physical activity, we want you to rate your perception of exertion. This feeling should reflect how heavy and strenuous the exercise feels to you, combining all sensations and feelings of physical stress, effort. Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion scale. You will use it to assess your perceptions of exertion while you exercise. Borg rpe rating of perceived exertion scale patient. Accuracy of borgs ratings of perceived exertion in the.
Borgs rating of perceived exertion rpe was developed to allow the exerciser to. Construct validity was established by correlating rpeomni with rpe from the borg 620 scale rpeborg. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. Vo 2, hr, and rpe were not significantly different at any work rate between the groups. Scales with updated instructions can be obtained from. Rating perceived exertion using facial expressions for. Ppl 3040 rpe chart rate of perceived exertion rate your own perceived exertion during and following workout sessions. Whatever the activity, you should aim to work between 9 and on this scale. The numbers on the scale represent a range of exertion levels from 0, extremely easy, to 10, extremely hard. Apr 10, 2020 the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Validation of the adult omni scale of perceived exertion. The study of human performance and perceived exertion during physical.
Validity of the borg perceived exertion scale for use in. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe gillette childrens. Topend sports rpe 5 hand scale a new scale with some advantages over the other scales. Its use in stroke is widespread but its reliability can be questioned by multiple problems inherent to stroke such as cognitive disorders. Instructions for borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale.
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