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Table 3 Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale

From: Best practices for physical activity programs and behavior counseling in older adult populations

6

No exertion at all

7

 

7.5

Extremely light

8

 

9

Very light

10

 

11

Light

12

 

13

Somewhat hard

14

 

15

Hard

16

 

17

Very hard

18

 

19

Extremely hard

20

Maximal exertion

  1. Borg RPE scale Gunnar Borg, 1970, 1985, 1994, 1998. Correct usage of the Borg RPE scale requires that the participant be trained in the use of the table. Detailed instructions on the use of the Borg RPE scale can be found in the ACSM guidelines for exercise testing and prescription, [2] (p. 79)