Understanding RPE: How, When and Why to Use It!
08/16/22 • 36 min
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is something we utilize heavily in our programming, but there can be a lot of confusion around how to find the appropriate RPE, when to use RPE, and why we prefer RPE over exact percentages when it comes to a sustainable, long-term approach to training! Today we're breaking it all down in this deep dive into all things RPE!
Links:
- RISE Program
- Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources
Follow Us:
- Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod
- Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak
- TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is something we utilize heavily in our programming, but there can be a lot of confusion around how to find the appropriate RPE, when to use RPE, and why we prefer RPE over exact percentages when it comes to a sustainable, long-term approach to training! Today we're breaking it all down in this deep dive into all things RPE!
Links:
- RISE Program
- Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources
Follow Us:
- Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod
- Jason and Lauren IG: @jasonandlaurenpak
- TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak
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Links:
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- Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources
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Links:
- RISE Program
- Free Downloads: jasonandlaurenpak.com/free-resources
Follow Us:
- Reasonably Fit Podcast IG: @reasonablyfitpod
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- TikTok: @jasonandlaurenpak
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