Rate Of Perceived Exertion - Vision Fitness T9200 Owner's Manual

RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION

Rate of Perceived Exertion (R.P.E.) is one of the easiest ways to monitor
exercise intensity. By becoming familiar with the RPE scale, you can
continually assess your level of intensity and insure a level of exertion that
is comfortable. An increase in exercise intensity is directly related to
elevation in exercise heart rate. Consequently RPE can be used alone or
together with heart rate when monitoring exercise intensity.
RPE SCALE
0
.5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Maximal
The recommended RPE range for most people is between 3 (moderate)
and 5 (strong). The RPE should be independent of your pace; it is
dependent on the feelings caused by the exertion.
26
Nothing at all
Very, very weak
Very weak
Weak
Moderate
Somewhat strong
Strong
Very strong
Very, very, strong