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When using the Scale of Perceived Exertion you should consider the physical stress, effort, and fatigue you are feeling to determine how strenuous the exercise is. A. True B. False

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It is TRUE, when using the Scale of Perceived Exertion you should consider the physical stress, effort, and fatigue you are feeling to determine how strenuous the exercise is.
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This is because it is designed to give you a fairly good estimate of your actual heart rate during activity. To do this, multiply your RPE by 10 to get an estimated heart rate. For example, if your RPE is 12, then 12 x 10 = 120 beats per minute. This scale was designed for the average healthy adult the answer is A
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