“50 fitness tips for exercising amateurs.” If we all spent as much time taking care of our bodies as we do tweaking our computer systems, the world would be a healthier place. Ben Pirillo, younger brother of Chris and phys ed instructor, guides you through 50 things to consider when planning any fitness program. From nutritional considerations, to exercises that require no cash investment, to things you can do around the house to increase your activity level, these tips are a beginner’s guide to getting on the road to being fit. [ 50 Fitness Tips for $5 / Download ]

Borg’s RPE Scale

The first question you must have is “what does RPE stand for?” The answer to that is Rate Perceived of Exertion. A man by the name of Borg devised this method of deciding how hard you are working your body during a physical activity. The scale ranges from 0 to 10. Provided below is what each number would represent. To use this method correctly would depend on the type of body you have. Some people are more inclined to intense physical activity. You may more easily be able to jog at a quicker pace than your friend. Your RPE will surely be different than that of your buddy. All you need to do is think about how you feel while in activity and compare that to the number chart.

0 - nothing
1 - very weak
2 - weak
3 - moderate
4 - somewhat strong
5 - strong
6
7 - very strong
8
9
10 - very very strong