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Your question was: What is RPE or "Rating of Perceived Exertion"
Our experts said: The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a subjective rating of the amount of exertion someone experiences during an exercise. This measure helps identify the intensity of the exercise. There are 2 types of RPE scales: The Borg Scale and the OMNI scale. Each scale has been used in elastic resistance training studies. Visit www.humankinetics.com to find books on both scales.

View the OMNI scale here.

View the Borg scale here
 

Question: What resistance or force is produced by the bands and tubing?
Question: Can I exercise the same muscle with elastic resistance on consecutive days?
Question: Can I use multiple pieces of bands or tubing to increase the resistance of an exercise?
Question: What color band or tubing should I use?
Question: How much do your products cost?
Question: Do the bands or tubing stretch out over time with repeated use?
Question: Do you have a handout of precautions for patients using Thera-Band elastic resistance?
Question: What are the bands and tubing made of?
Question: Why do the bands or tubing break, and what precautions should I take?
Question: When should I replace my bands or tubing?
Question: Can latex bands and tubing be used in a chlorine pool?
Question: Why and under what circumstances is it better to prescribe latex-free Thera-Band bands over standard latex Thera-Band bands?
Question: How do the Thera-Band latex-free bands compare with the original latex bands?
Question: Can Thera-Band bands be purchased powder free?
Question: What is the shelf life of Thera-Band bands and tubing ?
Question: How do I connect the bands or tubing for exercise?
Question: Do you have a manual of exercises for bands and tubing?
Question: Can I purchase single lengths of bands or tubing to replace the one I have?
Question: How does Thera-Band brand compare to other brands?
Question: Why should I purchase Thera-Band brand instead of a competitive brand?
Question: How do the forces produced by bands compare to tubing?
Question: Are there any specific conditions under which bands would be preferred over tubing or vice versa?
Question: How do bands and tubing compare to free weights (such as dumbbells)?
Question: Do elastic bands and tubing provide similar results compared to free weights?
Question: Doesn't the force increase at the end range, not allowing me to complete a full range of motion?
Question: How many repetitions will the bands or tubing withstand?
Question: How long can I stretch the bands or tubing?
Question: How do I clean the Thera-Band elastic bands or tubing?
Question: How do I know when to progress to the next color band?
Question: How many calories are burned when strengthening with elastic resistance?
Question: How do I purchase your products?
Question: Do you support research projects with your products?
Question: Should I clean bands or tubing between patient uses?
Question: What is the Thera-Band System of Progressive Resistance?
Question: What exercises should I do with your bands or tubing?
Question: What is the history of the Thera-Band Brand?
Question: What is the OMNI Scale, and how is it used?
Question: What length of band or tubing should I use?

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