Borg scale of perceived exertion instruction use this rating scale to identify how much you feel you are exerting yourself. Perceived exertion scale modified borg scale aurora health care. Borg cr10 scale pdf the borg cr10 scale is a general method for measuring most kinds of perceptions and experiences, including pain and also perceived exertion. 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. Objective to examine the interpretation of the verbal anchors used in the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scales in different clinical groups and a healthy control group. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale, developed by swedish researcher gunnar borg 1, is a tool for measuring an individuals. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is an outcome measure scale used in knowing exercise intensity prescription. The original scale introduced by gunnar borg rated exertion. The numbers below relate to phrases used to rate how easy or difficult you find an activity. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale will help you estimate how hard youre working your activity intensity. Perceived exertion as an indicator of somatic stress. The rpe scale is a rating scale ranging from 1 to 10.
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. Pdf on jul 1, 1998, gunnar borg and others published borgs perceived exertion and pain scales find, read and cite all the research you. The borg scale asks you to rate your level of perceived exertion during any activity from 620, with 6 being no effort at all and 20 being your allout max. Borg scales rating of perceived exertion rpe is a widely used and reliable indicator to monitor and guide exercise intensity.
Perceived exertion scale the perceived exertion scale is a simple way for you to recognize how hard you are working while you exercise exercise intensity, especially when measuring your heart rate. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. There are a variety of methods for determining exercise intensity levels. The borg rpe 15 grade scale 620 and the borg cr10 grade scale 010 both measure somatic symptoms and require patients to selfrate how hard their body is working. The rpe scale is used widely in exercise science and sports medicine to monitor andor prescribe levels of exercise intensity.
Fitness coaches use the scale to assess the intensity of training and competition. Continuing medical education, dalhousie faculty of medicine. Certain medications or conditions may not allow you to. The numbers on the scale represent a range of exertion levels from 6, no exertion at all, to 20, maximal exertion. The study of human performance and perceived exertion during. The borg rpe 15 grade scale is the original categorical scale estimating feelings of physical stress, effort, and fatigue during exertion. During the work we want you to rate your perception of exertion, i.
Perceived exertion the rate of perceived exertion rpe is another way of estimating an activitys intensity and does not require any special equipment or measurement technique. Minimal sweating, can talk easily 12 somewhat hard. Relationship between the rating of perceived exertion. 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.
Perceived exertion scale modified borg scale x36565bc 0211 ahc acegeneral information perceived exertion is simply how hard this activity feels to you. This scale is often times used when assessing exercise intensity. Borgs perceived exertion and pain scales champaign, il. Dawes hn, barker kl, cockburn j, roach n, scott o, wade d. 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. In sports and particularly exercise testing, and certain populations like the older adult, the borg rpe scale is easy to use and measures perceived exertion. Use the table below while you are doing an activity. Choose the number that best describes your level of exertion. Apr 10, 2020 the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. The perceived exertion scale is a simple way for you to recognize how hard you are working while you exercise exercise intensity. Perceived exertion in an exergame 12,33 is commonly measured using the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale 2, 3, where users rate how hard. The scale is a modified 620point rpe scale table 1.
Rating of perceived exertion rpe is a widely used and reliable indicator to monitor and guide exercise intensity. When rating exertion give a number that corresponds to how hard and strenuous you perceive the work to be. Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion scale cdc. Borg rating of perceived exertion gillette childrens. The study of human performance and perceived exer tion. Pdf criterionrelated validity of the borg ratings of. The literature related to borg s ratings of perceived exertion rpe scale has revealed inconsistencies about the strength of the relationship between ratings of perceived exertion and various. Physiotherapy rehabilitation of osteoporotic vertebral fracture guidelines for use of rpe scale in 6 minute walk test recording the patients rating of perceived exertion the rating of perceived exertion rpe is the objective measure used in the 6 minute walking test6mwt. Essentially, an individual rates the exercise intensity on a scale of 620 see figure 3. 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. Modified borg dyspnea scale instructions for borg dyspnea scale. Pdf borgs perceived exertion and pain scales researchgate.
Scale of perceived exertion intensity of the sensation breathlessness, fatigue 0 none at all 1 very light 2 light 3 moderate 4 somewhat severe 5 severe 6 more severe 7 very severe 8 9 very, very severe 10 maximal adapted from the borg scale1. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating. Look at the rating scale on the right as youre exercising. Such ratings are important complements to behavioral and physiological measurements of physical performance and work capacity. Perceived exertion is simply how hard this activity feels to you. Perceived exertion is how hard you think your body is exercising.
Pdf comparison of rating of perceived exertion scales. Borg 6 20 scale instructions for rpeo only during treadmill exercise this perceived exertion scale includes numerical categories from 6 to 20. In partnership with personally proactive borg scale of. Misinterpretation of the borg s rating of perceived. The original scale introduced by gunnar borg rated exertion on a scale of 620. Jun 18, 2019 the borg scale asks you to rate your level of perceived exertion during any activity from 620, with 6 being no effort at all and 20 being your allout max. Using the borg rating of perceived exertion scale to grade the intensity of a functional training program of the affected upper limb after a stroke. Rate perceived exertion as a measure of exercise intensity.
The rpe scale is used to measure the intensity of your exercise. 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. The rpe refers to the total amount of exertion or fatigue a patient is feeling, not just a. Borg rating scale of perceived exertion rehabmeasures database. Your rpe is defined by several things you experience while exercising, including increased heart rate, faster breathing, sweating and overall fatigue. The original borg cr10 scale used to measure the perception of intensity of any experience compared to the borg cr10 scale in the recent borg cr scales. Research on this scale has focused on how it relates to correlates with. While doing physical activity, we want you to rate your perception of how hard the exercise or activity feels to you. Borg scale, exercise intensity, metaanalysis, perceived exertion. Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion. The borg scale is a tool to measure a persons perception of their effort and exertion, breathlessness, and fatigue during physical work. Rate of perceived exertion rpe scale interactive health partner. Borg rating of perceived exertion scale healthlink bc. In conclusion, borgs rating of perceived exertion scale is widely accepted as a valid method of assessing perceived exertion for a variety of exercise types and was positively associated with a physiologic measure of effort during active video game play in the present study.
After completing each working set, the subjects are asked to rate their perceived exertion level by choosing a number from the scale. Since the borg 6 to 20 scale is the one most often used and gives values that grow fairly linear with work load and heart. Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion scale. Borg rpe scale this is the original 6 20 scale for ratings of perceived exertion. The most widely used rpe tool is the borg scale a psychophysical, category scale with rating ranges from 6 no exertion at all to 20 maximal exertion. In sports and particularly exercise testing, the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale measures perceived exertion. Introduction the most widely used instrument to measure perceived exertion or exercise intensity is the borg s rating of perceived exertion rpe scale. Methods this was a prospective, observational study of face scale rating of perceived exertion rpe and hr, exercise load and v. Relationship between the rating of perceived exertion scale. Scale of perceived exertion intensity of the sensation breathlessness, fatigue 0 none at all 1 very light 2 light 3 moderate 4 somewhat severe 5 severe 6 more severe 7 very severe 8 9 very, very severe 10 maximal adapted from the borg. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale occupational. Borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale lifetime.
How to use the borg rate of perceived exertion scale. A 15point scale with verbal descriptors to standardize perceived exertion across tasks and individuals. Ratings on this scale are related to heart rate how hard your heart is working to move blood through your body. Rated perceived exertion rpe scale cleveland clinic. Objective this study aimed to investigate the correlation between the face scale and heart rate hr, exercise load and oxygen uptake v. For example, 0 nothing at all would be how you feel when sitting in a chair. During activity, use the borg scale to assign numbers to how you feel see instructions below. It helps you evaluate your internal comfort zone, or how you feel during exercise with regard to the normal sensation of exertion, breathing, or even discomfort. Common methods include measuring your exercise heart rate, and rating your perception of how hard you feel you are working using the borg rate of perceived exertion rpe scale. Nov 03, 2019 the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale, developed by swedish researcher gunnar borg 1, is a tool for measuring an individuals.
May 14, 20 the modified borg or rpe scale can be used for patients to rate how strenuously they feel they are exercising. It takes into account your feelings of exertion, physical stress and fatigue. The scale allows individuals to subjectively rate their level of exertion during exercise or exercise testing american college of sports medicine, 2010. It helps you evaluate your internal comfort zone, or how you feel during exercise with regard to the normal sensation of exertion, breathing. How to use the borg rate of perceived exertion scale rpe each myfitscript exercise program incorporates a method for determining how hard you are working. Apr 16, 2018 the borg scale is a tool to measure a persons perception of their effort and exertion, breathlessness, and fatigue during physical work. You will use it to assess your perceptions of exertion while you exercise. There is a great demand for perceptual effort ratings in order to better understand man at work. Jul 07, 2019 the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale. Borg rating scale of perceived exertion rehabmeasures. The study of human performance and perceived exer tion during physical activity has been an area of con. Reliability of ratings of perceived exertion during. The rate of perceived effort was determined by borg scale and was used at four different moments.
Perceived exertion borg rating of perceived exertion scale the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Borgs rating of perceived exertion rpe was developed to allow the exerciser to subjectively rate hisher feelings during exercise, taking into account personal. The borg cr10 scale is more useful than the borg 15point rpe scale on which it was based5, 7. The borg 15point rpe scale is used to measure the level of physical strain or perceived exertion. 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. The complete guide to the rated perceived exertion rpe scale. Physiotherapy rehabilitation of osteoporotic vertebral.
Rating of perceived exertion rpe description rating of perceived exertion rpe is a used to subjectively quantify an individuals perception of the physical demands of an activity. Prior to the prolonged running induced fatigue protocol, participants were introduced to the borg rating of the 15point borg scale ratings of perceived exertion, rpe, 620 borg s scale 28. You will rate your perception of how hard you are working using the borg rate of perceived exertion rpe scale. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. Six means no exertion at all least effort and 20 means the most exertion maximum effort. Borg 620 rate of perceived exertion scale rpe no exertion.
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. It is constructed to give interval data that grows linearly with oxygen consumption and heart rate at steady state exercise borg, g. Comparison of rating of perceived exertion scales during incremental and interval exercise article pdf available in kinesiology 512. The borg cr10 scale is a general method for measuring most kinds of perceptions and experiences, including pain and also perceived exertion. Its used, mostly, by exercise physiologists and personal trainers to measure the level of effort during physical activity. Evan matthews explaining how to use the 620 borg rpe rating of perceived exertion scale. The borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale will help you estimate how hard youre. Validity of borg ratings of perceived exertion during. Introduction the most widely used instrument to measure perceived exertion or exercise intensity is borgs rating of perceived exertion rpe scale see, for example, borg, 1973, 1982, 1998. Try not to underestimate or overestimate your feeling of pain.
Appendix g modified borg rate of perceived exertion taken from. Some programs utilize a heart rate zone chart that allows you to monitor your workload via your heart rate. Perceived exertion in an exergame 12,33 is commonly measured using the borg rating of perceived exertion rpe scale 2. A unique feature of the borg rpe 15 grade scale is its high correlation between a reported rpe times 10 and. Full text using the borg rating of perceived exertion scale. To begin, look at the verbal expressions and then the associated numbers. Use this scale to rate the difficulty of your breathing. E scale, also known as the borg cr10 scale, or the modified rpe scale.