heart rate & BORG scale

Question 1

how can intensity be measured during exercise?

Answer 1

the Borg scale (RPE) or heart rate

Question 2

what is heart rate measured in?

Answer 2

beats per min

Question 3

how do you calculate HR max?

Answer 3

220 - your age

Question 4

how do you calculate an individuals aerobic training zone?

Answer 4

60%-80% of your HR max

Question 5

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

Answer 5

cardiovascular fitness / anaerobic endurance

Question 6

explain how the BORG scale works?

Answer 6

an athlete would pick a number ,between 6 and 20, which goes with how intense they are working.

Question 7

what can the BORG scale also be known as?

Answer 7

RPE

Question 8

disadvantages of the BORG scale?

Answer 8

it is not accurate and you can cheat the system.

Question 9

how can you calculate HR by using the BORG scale?

Answer 9

RPE x 10 = HR

example: 15 x 10 =150 bpm

Question 10

what types of training would have low intensity?

Answer 10

continuous training

Question 11

what types of training would have high intensity?

Answer 11

interval ,speed and circuit training