Table 2. Rate of perceived exertion (RPE).

Measurement time	Condition	RPE score	Range	Descriptor
2 minutes	Higher intensity	5.31 (1.71)	2–8	Moderate activity
	Lower intensity	2.29 (1.49)	1–8	Light activity
12.5 minutes	Higher intensity	6.54 (1.04)	4–8	Vigorous activity
	Lower intensity	2.46 (1.38)	1–7	Light activity
25 minutes	Higher intensity	7.77 (1.35)	4–10	Vigorous activity
	Lower intensity	2.51 (1.34)	1–7	Light activity

Mean RPE scores, standard deviations, and the range of scores for the higher intensity and lower intensity exercise conditions are shown for measurements collected 2, 12.5, and 25 minutes after commencing physical activity. Category descriptors for the mean scores are also shown.