Metabolic Training Intensity –
Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) & Heart Rate
RPE
Work Level
1–3
4–6
7–8
9 – 10
Low
Moderate
Demanding
Maximal
Approx. Heart Rate
% Max HR
BPM
Up to 70%
Up to140
Up to 80%
Up to160
Up to 90%
Up to 180
Over 90%
Over 180
Ref. Cardiac Output Training
RPE
Work Level
3–5
Low/Moderate
Approx. Heart Rate
% Max HR
BPM
60 – 75%
120 – 150
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