How do I figure out my RPE?
The way to calculate with the 6-20 RPE scale is by simply multiplying your heart rate by 10. If you’re at rest (exerting the least amount of energy as possible), it’s probably around 60 beats per minute (though athletes tend to have lower resting heart rates).
What is RPE PDF?
Rate of Perceived Exertion. The RPE scale is used to measure the intensity of your exercise.
What does RPE 1/10 mean?
The RPE scale is a way for lifters to subjectively measure the intensity of a lift, which they usually then base the rest of their training day around. The ratings run from 1-10, one representing a lift that requires little to no effort and 10 being the absolute maximum a person can lift.
What is a RPE of 7?
RPE 6: Moderately hard; conversation requires quite a bit of effort. RPE 7: Difficult; conversation requires a lot of effort. RPE 8: Very difficult; conversation requires maximum effort.
What is RPE and how do you use the chart?
The RPE scale is used to measure the intensity of your exercise. The RPE scale runs from 0 – 10. The numbers below relate to phrases used to rate how easy or difficult you find an activity.
How do you use a RPE chart?
This is because it is designed to give you a fairly good estimate of your actual heart rate during activity. To do this, multiply your RPE by 10 to get an estimated heart rate. For example, if your RPE is 12, then 12 x 10 = 120 beats per minute. This scale was designed for the average healthy adult.
What does RPE 10 mean?
The RPE scale runs from 0 – 10. The numbers below relate to phrases used to rate how easy or difficult you find an activity. For example, 0 (nothing at all) would be how you feel when sitting in a chair; 10 (very, very heavy) is how you feel at the end of an exercise stress test or after a very difficult activity.
What is RPE 11?
11 to 12. leisurely walking that does not increase your heart rate. moderate/ somewhat hard. 4 to 5. 13 to 14.
What is an RPE of 6?
The original Borg scale has a range from 6 to 20 (with 6 being no exertion at all, and 20 being maximum effort). This scale correlates with a person’s heart rate or how hard they feel they’re working. The modified RPE scale has a range from 0 to 10 (with 0 being no exertion and 10 being maximum effort).