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RPE Scale

The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is an easy way to determine exercise intensity based on how hard one feels they are exercising. Moderate intensity aerobic activity increases heart rate and breathing somewhat, while vigorous intensity greatly increases both. The RPE scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being very light activity and 10 being a maximum effort unable to continue. Referring to the RPE scale and a fitness program module can provide information on what exercise intensity level is appropriate.

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RPE Scale

The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is an easy way to determine exercise intensity based on how hard one feels they are exercising. Moderate intensity aerobic activity increases heart rate and breathing somewhat, while vigorous intensity greatly increases both. The RPE scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being very light activity and 10 being a maximum effort unable to continue. Referring to the RPE scale and a fitness program module can provide information on what exercise intensity level is appropriate.

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Rate of Perceived

Exertion Scale
Using this scale is an easy way to determine one’s exercise intensity. It is based on how hard you feel
you are exercising. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity increases a person’s heart rate and breathing
to some extent. Vigorous-intensity aerobic activity greatly increases a person’s heart rate and breathing.
For information about exercise intensity and what level you should exercise at, refer to Module 5.1 Fitness
for Life in the Healthy Weighs for Life online program.

RPE Rate of Perceived Exertion

Max Effort Activity


10 Feels impossible to keep going. Completely
out of breath, unable to talk.

Very Hard Activity


9 Very difficult to maintain exercise intensity.
Can barely breathe and can speak only a few words.

Vigorous Activity
7-8 Borderline uncomfortable. Short of breath,
can speak short sentences.

Moderate Activity
Breathing heavily, can hold short conversations.
4-6
Still somewhat comfortable, but becoming
noticeably more challenging.

Light Activity
2-3 Feels like you can maintain for hours.
Easy to breathe and hold a conversation.

Very Light Activity


1 Hardly any exertion, but more than sleeping,
watching TV or riding in a car.

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