Heart rate, intensity and Borg scale

Question 1

How can intensity be measured during exercise?

Answer 1

Heart Rate

Borg Scale

Question 2

What is heart rate measured in?

Answer 2

Beats per minute (bpm)

Question 3

How do you calculate heart rate max?

Answer 3

220 - age

e.g. 220 - 14 = 206

Question 4

How do you calculate an individuals aerobic training zone?

Answer 4

between 60% and 85% of heart rate max

206 x 0.6 = 123
206 x 0.85 = 175

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Improves aerobic endurance

Question 6

Explain how the Borg scale works.

Answer 6

An athlete selects a number between 6 and 20 to determine how hard they are working. 6 being very very light and 20 being absolute maximum.

Question 7

What can the Borg scale also be known as?

Answer 7

Rating of perceived exertion scale (RPE)

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of using the Borg scale?

Answer 8

Plenty of practice is needed to learn how to use the scale properly.

Question 9

How can you calculate heart rate by using the Borg/RPE scale.

Answer 9

RPE x 10 = Heart rate (bpm)
individual gives a rating of 15 it would be -
15 x 10 = 150bpm

Question 10

What types of training would have high intensity?

Answer 10

Circuit Training
Fartlek Training
Interval Training

Question 11

What types of training would have low intensity?

Answer 11

What types of training would have low intensity?