The Borg vs. Modified RPE Scale. While RPE is subjective, there are general understandings of how to structure the scale. The original RPE scale was developed in 1982 by Swedish researcher Gunnar Borg ...

Utilizing the RPE scale can also help you be sure you’re getting the recommended amount of exercise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 150 minutes of moderate to ...

The Borg Scale: 6 - 8: Very, very light exertion (correlates to a heart rate of 60 to 80 beats per minute) 9 - 10: Very light exertion (correlates to a heart rate of 90 to 100 beats per minute) ...

Objective To verify the effects of exercise intensity deception by the Borg scale on the ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), heart rate (HR) and performance responses during a constant power output ...