RPE Calculator - Rate of Perceived Exertion
Calculate and understand your Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to optimize workout intensity and training zones.
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4 Moderate
Heart Rate Zone: 70-80% HRmax
Breathing: Moderate
Description: Moderate effort. Can speak in short sentences.
Training Application: Aerobic capacity, tempo
RPE Scale Reference
1 Rest
Very, very light. Resting or sitting.
HR: 0-50% HRmax
2 Very Light
Very light effort. Can talk easily.
HR: 50-60% HRmax
3 Light
Light effort. Can hold conversation.
HR: 60-70% HRmax
4 Moderate
Moderate effort. Can speak in short sentences.
HR: 70-80% HRmax
5 Somewhat Hard
Harder effort. Can speak a few words.
HR: 80-90% HRmax
6 Hard
Very hard effort. Difficult to speak.
HR: 90-95% HRmax
7 Very Hard
Extremely hard. Cannot speak.
HR: 95-100% HRmax
8 Maximum
Maximum effort. Only for short bursts.
HR: 100% HRmax