RPE
Rate of Perceived Exertion. A subjective scale (usually 1-10) to measure how hard a workout feels.
The RPE Scale
Instead of relying on a watch, you ask: "How hard does this feel?"
- 1-3: Very Easy (Walking/Recovery)
- 4-6: Moderate (Aerobic/Long Run)
- 7-8: Hard (Tempo/Threshold)
- 9-10: Max Effort (Sprints/Vomit-inducing)
Benefits
RPE accounts for heat, wind, fatigue, and stress, which pace and heart rate might miss. It teaches you to listen to your body.
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