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Exercise for Older Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

27. Is there a way to measure how hard I'm exercising?

Borg Category Rating Scale. - Click to enlarge in new window.
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You might use the Borg Category Rating Scale, which measures how hard you feel you are exercising. For endurance activities, you should gradually work your way to level 13 -- the feeling that you are working at a somewhat hard level.