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Rate of Perceived Exertion Chart

The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) chart is a subjective scale from 1 to 10 that helps individuals gauge their exercise intensity. It ranges from 'very light activity' at 1 to 'max effort activity' at 10, with various levels indicating how hard one feels they are working based on factors like breathing and muscle fatigue. The chart serves as a guide for participants to assess their exertion during physical activities.

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Rate of Perceived Exertion Chart

The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) chart is a subjective scale from 1 to 10 that helps individuals gauge their exercise intensity. It ranges from 'very light activity' at 1 to 'max effort activity' at 10, with various levels indicating how hard one feels they are working based on factors like breathing and muscle fatigue. The chart serves as a guide for participants to assess their exertion during physical activities.

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RPE CHART

RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION

Rating of Perceived Exertion is a subjective scale that is used to help


participants quantify how hard they are exercising on a scale from 1-10.

When using this scale, please keep in mind that it is the total exertion you’re
feeling. For example, heavy breathing, muscle fatigue, heart rate, etc.

10
MAX EFFORT ACTIVITY
Feels almost impossible to keep going.
You’re completely out of breath and unable to talk.

9
VERY HARD ACTIVITY
Feels difficult to maintain the intensity.
You can barely breathe or speak.

7-8
VIGOROUS ACTIVITY
On the verge of becoming uncomfortable to maintain.
You’re short of breath but can speak a sentence.

4-6
MODERATE ACTIVITY
Feels like you can exercise for hours. You’re breathing
heavily but can hold a short conversation.

2-3
LIGHT ACTIVITY
Feels like you can maintain for hours.
It’s easy for you to breathe and carry on a conversation.

1
VERY LIGHT ACTIVITY
Includes anything other than sleeping, watching TV,
riding in a car, etc.

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