Heart Rate and Exercise Intensity Flashcards
1
Q
What is your heart rate?
A
The number of times your heart beats per minute
2
Q
What does RHR stand for?
A
resting heart rate
3
Q
How do you work out your maximum heart rate?
A
HR max = 220- age
4
Q
What does RPE stand for?
A
rate of perceived exertion
5
Q
What is the Borg Scale measured from?
A
6 to 20
6
Q
How do you use the Borg scale to indicate the HR?
A
RPE x 10 =HR (bpm)
7
Q
What is heart rate measured in?
A
bpm
8
Q
What is the heart rate target zones?
A
60%-85%
9
Q
Why is the Borg Scale used?
A
a measure of exercise intensity
10
Q
How do you estimate the Borg scale rating?
A
RPE= HR / 10
