Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

Using the RPE scale duiring exercise testing allows the prescription of exercise intensity based on the patient's perception of exertion

 Very, very light

 6

 7

 8

Very light

 9

 10

Light

 11

 12

Somewhat hard

 13

 14

Hard

 15

 16

Very hard

 17

 18

Very, very hard

 19

 20

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