Final answer:
For a non-exerciser/occasional exerciser, an appropriate target heart rate percentage during cardio would be around 50-69% of the maximum heart rate. An appropriate RPE range would be around 2-4 on a scale from 0-10.
Step-by-step explanation:
For a non-exerciser/occasional exerciser, an appropriate target heart rate percentage during cardio would be around 50-69% of the maximum heart rate. To calculate the target heart rate, subtract the individual's age from 220 and then multiply by the target heart rate percentage. For example, if the individual is 30 years old, the maximum heart rate would be 190 bpm (220 - 30) and the target heart rate range would be between 95-132 bpm (50-69% of 190).
The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a scale that measures the intensity of exercise based on how hard an individual feels they are working. For a non-exerciser/occasional exerciser, an appropriate RPE range during cardio would be around 2-4 on a scale from 0-10. A rating of 0 would correspond to no exertion at all, and a rating of 10 would correspond to maximum exertion.