We concluded that the two most popular versions of the rpe scale, borgrpe. If the activity is hard then you are doing too much and should have a rest. Borg rpe scale this is the original 6 20 scale for ratings of perceived exertion. The 6 20 scale is based on a scale from 620, with 6 representing the l lowest exertion pain level and 20 being the highest level. Whatever the activity, you should aim to work between 9 and on this scale. How much difficulty is your breathing causing you right now. Modified borg dyspnea scale instructions for borg dyspnea scale. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level.
For example, 0 nothing at all would be how you feel when sitting in a chair. The original borg cr10 scale used to measure the perce openi. Borg 15 category scale and two different omni rpe scale formats. Workout intensity was measured using the modified borg rating of. The number on the rpe scale relates to a 6second heart rate count, especially in the aerobic phase. Evidencebased information on borg scale from hundreds of trustworthy sources for health and social care. The initial borg rpe scale has rating values between 6 and 20. Modified borg informational guide for dyspnea scale. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating, and muscle fatigue.
Rpe scale have altered the numerical and psychometric properties of the cr10 scale. Therefore, the rpe method may be a valuable tool to allow for the quantitative evaluation of training periodization plans. We conclude that the modified 110 rpe scale did not show concurrent validity to hr, with large betweenindividual variability. According to borg 1998, although this is a subjective measure, a persons exertion rating may provide a fairly good estimate of the actual heart rate during physical activity. Conversely, the visual analog scale vas is a 100 mm plain line. Aug 20, 2019 during activity, use the borg scale to assign numbers to how you feel see instructions below. The cr10 scale is similar to the 6 20 scale however it ranges from 0 10 with 0 being no exertion and 10 being the highest. Rate of perceived exertion rpe introduction originally development by borg the rpe scale is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Versions of the modified borg scale used to evaluate dy openi. Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion scale. Modification of the category ratio rating of per ceived exertion rpe. How to measure to exercise intensity talk test, heart. Perceived exertion is an individuals rating of exercise intensity, formed by assessing their bodys physical signs such as heart rate, breathing rate and perspiration. Whether you are new to aerobic exercise, or a fitness enthusiast, use the.
Have fun and enjoy working out using the borg rpe scale to guide you along the way. Understanding the meaning and use of this chart will benefit the average fitness enthusiast. Ergometry scale during partial weight bearing exercise. The borg scale is used to gauge your level of shortness of breath, also called dyspnea. Before the test, the physical activity readiness questionnaire22 was used for. In this lesson we talk through what the borg scale and rate of perceived exertion are and the relationship between them and heart rate training zones.
Perceived exertion scale modified borg scale x36565bc 0211 ahc acegeneral information perceived exertion is simply how hard this activity feels to you. However, because of the potential use of rpe in caloric expenditure indices and prediction models, the modified scale depicting the rest pictorial may be more practical. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during. Rating of perceived exertion rpe 0 nothing at all 1 very light 2 light 3 moderate 4 somewhat hard 5 hard 6 7 very hard 8 9 extremely hard 10 maximum effort modified borg scale. During activity, use the borg scale to assign numbers to how you feel see instructions below. In medicine this is used to document the patients exertion during a test, and sports coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and competition. Modified borg informational guide for dyspnea scale management.
The use of sessionrpe method for quantifying training. This is called an rpe scale, which stands for rate of perceived exertion. The verbal anchors have been changed slightly to re. This is especially used in clinical diagnosis of breathlessness and dyspnea, chest pain, angina and musculoskeletal pain. The incremental and interval curves were virtually overlapping.
Borg rate of perceived exertion rpe 1 10 modified scale. Dyspnea is defined as a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity. The perception of exertion is mainly felt as strain and fatigue in your muscles and as breathlessness or aches in the chest. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating. Learn more about the rpe scale and how cleveland clinic doctors use it to measure exercise exertion. Either scale can be used to estimate rpe during elliptical ergometer exercise in healthfitness settings. Validity of borg ratings of perceived exertion during. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart. Misinterpretation of the borgs rating of perceived exertion scale by. Borg rating of perceived exertion scale healthlink bc. However, this relationship was lower than observed in past research assessing rpe.
It is use in monitoring progress and mode of exercise in cardiac patients as well as in other patient population undergoing rehabilitation and endurance training. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is an outcome measure scale used in knowing exercise intensity prescription. Measuring dyspnea and perceived exertion in healthy. Several scales have been employed to measure taskspecific dyspnea. Reliability of ratings of perceived exertion during. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale, developed by swedish researcher gunnar borg 1, is a tool for measuring an individuals. To assess the testretest reliability repeatability of borg s 620 rating of perceived exertion rpe scale using a more appropriate statistical technique than has been employed in previous investigations.
A modified version of the hecks stress test protocol was used with fixed. Versions of the modified borg scale used to evaluate dy. The rpe scale has been validated and has become a standard method of measuring the level of intensity experienced during physical activity. Zone rpe description 1 recovery 6 1 recovery 7 1 recovery 8 2 extensive endurance 9 very light 2 extensive endurance 10. Practice by estimating your rpe first and then count your heart rate for each phase of your workout. Count max hr warm up 6 11 61 111 30 55% aerobic 12 17 121 173 60 85% cool down 6 11 61 111 30 55% 6 20 borg. The scale allows individuals to subjectively rate their level of exertion during exercise or exercise testing american college of sports medicine, 2010. Validity of borg ratings of perceived exertion during active. Using the borg rating of perceived exertion scale to grade. Fosters 010 scale does not have the same number range as the cr10 or the same semantic descriptors and fractionated scale as that originally described by borg. Use this scale to rate the difficulty of your breathing.
How to measure to exercise intensity talk test, heart rate. Borg18 describes a 15grade categorical rating scale, called the rate of perceived exertion rpe scale, that had scores ranging from 6 to 20. The rpe refers to the total amount of exertion or fatigue a patient is feeling, not just a single factor like leg pain or shortness of breath. Perceived exertion is an individuals rating of exercise intensity, formed by assessing their bodys physical signs such as heart rate, breathing rate and perspirationsweating. The borg 15point rpe scale has been shown to be significantly correlated with heart rate. Apr 10, 2020 the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Jun 30, 2010 gunnar borg in the 70s, building on these premises, elaborated a categorical scale, the rating of perceived exertion rpe, and the subsequent modified version of the 10 categoryratio cr 10, both used to assess the sensation of exertional dyspnea and fatigue perceived during physical activity. The borg cr10 rpe scale is based on a categoryratio scale ie, from rest to maximal, which translates the athletes perception of efforts into a numerical score between 0 and 10. Pdf borg scale is valid for ratings of perceived exertion for. Versions of the modified borg scale used to evaluate dyspnea. Re liabili ty and validi ty of dyspnea measures in.
Intensity levels, measured by the borg scale, were a secondary outcome. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale lifetime. The cr10 scale is best suited when there is an overriding sensation arising either from a specific area of the body, for example, muscle pain, ache. The psychophysical growth function for perceived exertion has been determined by borg 1961, 1962, and the exponent found to be about 1. Borgs original scale runs from 6 to 20 which may seem a little odd but borg was working with very fit athletes who, on average, had a resting heart rate of around 60 bpm and a. Borg then constructed a category c ratio r scale, the borg cr10 scale.
Subjects were 143 patients 74 women and 69 men with obstructive lung disease, ages 40 to 86, fevi. However, this scale is not only applied to measure the exertion of a cardiopulmonary load e. Borg rating scale of perceived exertion rehabmeasures. The current study found a substantial reliability and acceptable validity for the borg cr10 scale in office workers. In sports and particularly exercise testing, the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale measures perceived exertion. The brpe could be a valuable tool for clinicians to dose ft intensity after a stroke, but this remains to be tested. How to use modified borg dyspnoea scale to formulate an. The modified borg or rpe scale can be used for patients to rate how strenuously they feel they are exercising. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale very, very light somewhat hard extremely hard. Understanding training benchmarks lifestyle fitness management.
Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. Typically, rpe ratings for activity in the target heart rate zone will be between 12 and 16. Rated perceived exertion rpe scale cleveland clinic. The borg 15point rpe scale is used to measure the level of physical strain or perceived exertion. Heart failure patient information exercise sheets queensland heart failure services revised may 2010 page 2 below is a scale used to describe how much effort you feel when exercising. Rpe level of 20 is correlated to a heart rate of 200 bpm, but also used to rate and regulate the. To assess the testretest reliability repeatability of borgs 620 rating of perceived exertion rpe scale using a more appropriate statistical technique than has been employed in previous investigations. Measuring dyspnea intensity associated with exercise provides insights into dyspnealimited exercise capacity, and has been used to evaluate treatment outcomes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd. Instructions to the borgrpescale during the work we want you to rate your perception of exertion, i. Attributed to swede gunner borg, the rating of perceived exertion scale, or rpe for short, is a method of monitoring intensity based on how you feel while exercising. This modified scale is easier to remember but does not easily represent the persons heart rate. Assessing exercise intensity using the rating of perceived. The variation in the delay terms was large among individual subjects across all scales, but the largest differences were observed in borg exertion ratings between healthy adults and patients with pulmonary disease.
The numbers below relate to phrases used to rate how easy or difficult you find an activity. This visual was created for my grade 6 fitness unit in which students explored concepts related to heart rate and its relationship to aerobic fitness. Purpose to verify the effectiveness of the borgs rpe scale as a measure of perceived effort in panic disorder subjects. Gunnar borg in the 70s, building on these premises, elaborated a categorical scale, the rating of perceived exertion rpe, and the subsequent modified version of the 10 categoryratio cr 10, both used to assess the sensation of exertional dyspnea and fatigue perceived during physical activity.
Cr10 scale12 modified by foster7 and a 100mm visual analog scale vas were used. Such guidelines are made available for strength training st using the 1 repetition maximum 1rm, which has been linked to individuals selfrated level of exertion using the borg rating of perceived exertion brpe scale. The rpe scale is used in both sports and medical settings. The use of sessionrpe method for quantifying training load. Relationship between the rating of perceived exertion. If youre comparing the original borg scale to the modified rpe scale, the moderateintensity 12 to14 loosely translates to a 4 or 5 on the rpe scale, while vigorous activity 15 to 17 can. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate sessionrpe, measured both with the modified cr10 borg scale and with the 100mm vas, as a useful method of monitoring training load during training sessions in elite divers. Borg scales rating of perceived exertion rpe is a widely used and reliable indicator to monitor and guide exercise intensity. It refers to the total amount of effort you put forth. The scale is a modified 620point rpe scale table 1.
The answer should be provided 30 minutes after the end of the training session, from the borgs cr10 scale. Pdf comparison of rating of perceived exertion scales during. The psychophysical growth function for perceived exertion has been determined by borg 1961, 1962, and. Borg cr10 scale as a new approach to monitoring office.
Borg based the rpe scale on the idea that a measure of perceived exertion is the level of. When a measurement is taken, a number is chosen from the following scale by an individual that best describes their level of exertion during physical activity. It starts at number 0 where your breathing is causing you no difficulty at all and progresses through to number 10 where your breathing difficulty is maximal. Using the modified chart the borg rpe scale actually goes from levels 620, students would create activity plans to improve their cardiorespiratory endurance. Borg developed his rpe scale to represent an estimate of what your heart rate is when you multiply the number by 10.
The rpe scale is used to measure the intensity of your exercise. Jan 18, 2018 in this lesson we talk through what the borg scale and rate of perceived exertion are and the relationship between them and heart rate training zones. A modified scale has been developed which rates perceived exertion on a scale of 1 10. This is a scale that asks you to rate the difficulty of your breathing. Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion scale cdc.
It is constructed to give interval data that grows linearly with oxygen consumption and heart rate at steady state exercise borg, g. The rpe scale is used widely in exercise science and sports medicine to monitor andor prescribe levels of exercise intensity. Respiratory gas exchange was monitored for analysis of vo 2 while completing a graded maximal exercise test, while hr and rpe borg cr10 scale were measured at the end of each minute. The original scale introduced by gunnar borg rated exertion on a scale of 620. The borg rpe scale is a numerical scale that ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 means no exertion at all and 20 means maximal exertion. Borg rpe scores were positively associated with heart rate in adults during exercise sessions using the wii fit plus. If your rpe for an activity decreases over time, youve improved your fitness level. Rpe scales are particularly valuable when hr measures of exercise intensity are inaccurate or dampened, such as in patients. The borg scale borg 1982 is a simple method of rating perceived exertion. But the most common are the 15 point scale 620, and the 11 point scale 010. The borg scale borg 1982 is a simple method of rating perceived exertion rpe and can be used by coaches to gauge an athletes level of intensity in training and competition. Rpe poster talk test chart fitness posters for gyms borg scale heart beats per minute fitness heart rate exercise intensity rating scale andre noel potvin, mike jespersen, mike jespersen on.