Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale

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The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale or RPE scale is a self-report tool to measure the amount of effort needed to do a particular activity.[1]

Theory

The scale scores perceived effort from 6 (no effort at all) to 20 (absolute maximum, exhaustion). Fitter people feel like they are putting in less effort than less fit or deconditioned people who are doing the same activity.[1]

Evidence

The World Health Organization has suggested using the RPE scale to assess effort when covering from COVID-19.

Subgroup

Cost and availability

The RPE scale is free to use and readily available.

See also

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