RPE stands for Rating of Perceived Exertion, which is a subjective measure used to gauge how hard you feel like you're working during exercise. It's often used in the gym to help individuals regulate the intensity of their workouts.

The RPE scale typically ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being very easy and 10 being maximal effort

RPE 1-3: Very light to light exertion; you can easily carry on a conversation.

RPE 4-6: Moderate exertion; you're sweating and breathing a bit harder, but still able to talk comfortably

RPE 7-8: Vigorous exertion; you're breathing heavily and can only speak in short sentences.

RPE 9-10: Maximal exertion; you're pushing yourself to the limit and can barely talk.

Using the RPE scale allows individuals to adjust the intensity of their workouts based on how they feel that day, taking into account factors like fatigue, stress, and overall fitness level. It's a useful tool for guiding training intensity, especially when specific heart rate or workload targets aren't feasible or available.

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