Training Intensity: RPE

When our Coaches say “it should feel like a 8 out of 10” do you know what they mean?

Our Coaches are referring to your RPE or Rate of Perceived Exertion. This is important in training because it allows you to measure and regulate exercise intensity based on how hard a workout feels subjectively.

At Pherform we don’t prescribe the same weight to all our members because everyone’s intensity and intensity is different. Instead we use percentages and a RPE goal.

This ensures each member has a flexible and practical tool to know how it should feel for their training session.

Why is RPE important?
-Individual Intensity management. RPE accounts for fluctuations in energy levels, fatigue, and stress you may be feeling for that day.
-Enhances autoregulation. Gives you the power to make real-time adjustments based on your current effort level.
-Improves Self-awareness and training Accuracy. This helps you gauge your effort and exertion.
-Prevents overtraining and injury. It allows you to avoid pushing too hard when fatigued.
-Progress Tracking without equipment. No external tool like heart rate monitors are required so it’s accessible to anyone.
-scalable. Great way to gauge effort and progress

RPE and RIR (reps in reserve) applies across all training sessions. Not only can we use it in our conditioning classes, but also in our strength based classes.

For example in a Blasther class we may say we want your effort to feel like a 8 out of 10 for 30 second assault bike effort. For member 1 that may mean keeping 55RPM where member 2 means keeping 65RPM. Both are working at a 8 our of 10.

REP helps our members train at the right intensity for their body on any given day. RPE can be a powerful tool to optimise results.

Curious about how RPE can level up your training? Drop your questions in the comments!