Heart rate and The Borg Scale (RPE)

Question 1

how can intensity be measured during exercise?

Answer 1

Heart rate or the borg scale (RPE)

Question 2

what is heart rate measured in?

Answer 2

BeatsPerMinute

Question 3

How do you calculate heart rate max?

Answer 3

220 - your age

Question 4

How do you calculate an individuals aerobic training zone?

Answer 4

work out heart rate max
do the two following equations:
0.6 x heart rate max
0.85 x heart rate max
two answers are your aerobic training zone gap

Question 5

what benefits do athletes get from training in their aerobic training zone?

Answer 5

it improves cardiovascular endurance

Question 6

explain how the Borg scale works

Answer 6

a athlete would pick a number between 6-20 depending on how hard they are working

Question 7

what can the Borg scale also be known as?

Answer 7

Rate of Perceived Exertion

Question 8

Disadvantages of using the Borg scale?

Answer 8

you need to be experienced

can be subjective

Question 9

How can you calculate heart rate from the Borg scale/ rpe scale?

Answer 9

rpe x 10 = Hr BPM

Question 10

What types of training are high intensity? low intensity?

Answer 10

High intensity: Circuit, Interval, Fartlek

Low intensity: Continuous