In a follow-up to my last column (“Differing perceptions of training intensity,” (Aug. 3), I’d like to give readers some tools to address the concept of training to proper intensity in order to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty/Ben Welsh If you’ve never heard of RPE before, it simply stands for Rate of ...

Whether you’re training for a race or just trying to get fitter, understanding your effort level is crucial. One of the most effective and accessible tools for this is Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) ...

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a subjective measure of an individual’s perception of how hard they are working during physical activity. Sometimes, the most intuitive solutions are the most ...

Okay, so you’ve gotten a few weeks of strength training under your belt and you’ve documented your one-rep-max for those big barbell lifts. To progress toward the next PR, you’ll typically lift a ...

Fitness intensity can be one of the most subjective areas of working out. From “rate of perceived exertion” (or RPE) to the famous “runner’s high” or getting “in the zone,” these metrics can, at best, ...

Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise, it helps to have a personalized rating system that allows you to keep track of your own workout. After all, a casual jog for one person might ...

It's true, all fitness workouts are not created equal. Some are fun and exciting and beckon your return, while others become dull and invite plateaus. If you are a longtime exerciser and are not happy ...

In her thesis at UPV/EHU, Maite Fuentes has shown that a pictorial scale is valid for measuring exertion perception The main aim of the thesis produced by Maite Fuentes was to find out what the ...