BORG Rating of Perceived Exertion

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a scale that helps individuals assess how hard they feel they are working during physical activity. It typically ranges from 6 to 20, where lower numbers indicate very light effort, and higher numbers reflect maximum exertion. The scale accounts for various factors, such as heart rate, breathing, and muscle fatigue. It allows people to gauge their effort levels accurately, helping them to adjust their workouts or understand their performance better, and it’s particularly useful for monitoring exercise intensity in fitness training and rehabilitation settings.