The scale allows individuals to subjectively rate their level of exertion during exercise or exercise testing (American College of Sports Medicine, 2010). Developed by Gunnar Borg, it is often also referred to …

Nov 1, 2023 · The modified Borg CR10 RPE scale measures exertion on a scale of 0 (no exertion or resting) to 10 (pushing yourself to the max). You use your breathing rate or breathlessness to …

Borg RPE scale was developed by Gunnar Borg [2] for rating exertion, breathlessness and fatigue during physical activity; that is, how hard the activity is as shown by heart and respiration rate, …

Sports coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and competition as well as endurance. The original scale introduced by Gunnar Borg rated exertion on a scale of 6-20. Borg then …

Jul 17, 2025 · In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the Borg Rating Scale Perceived Exertion. We will cover the aspects it evaluates, the target population, a detailed step-by …

Many people rely on heart rate monitors, but there’s another simple and effective way to measure effort: the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale. This scale is widely used in fitness, sports, and …

Practitioners generally agree that perceived exertion ratings between 12 to 14 on the Borg Scale suggests that physical activity is being performed at a moderate level of intensity. During activity, use …

This scale can be used to help an individual work out at what intensity they are exercising. This can be useful if their goal is to improve their cardiovascular fitness. If stroke survivors are starting to work at …

Aug 19, 2024 · The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale was developed in 1982 by Swedish scientist Gunner Borg.

Look at the rating scale below while you are engaging in an activity; it ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 means “no exertion at all” and 20 means “maximal exertion.”