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Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale (RPE): A Guide to Understanding and Using It

Introduction:

Rate of Perceived Exertion, commonly known as RPE, is a subjective measure used to gauge how strenuous you feel your exercise is during a workout. RPE is a simple but effective tool to assess exercise intensity, using a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 representing minimal effort and 10 indicating maximum effort.

How to Rate using the RPE scale:

To rate RPE, you assess how hard you perceive your workout to be and rate it on a scale of 1 to 10. For instance, if you're engaged in a light warm-up, you might rate it as a 2 or 3. In contrast, a high-intensity interval training session might warrant an RPE score of 8 or 9.

RPE in Android & iOS Application : ( Client Experience )

  1. After a workout, clients will see the question "How was your session?" on the workout summary screen.
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  2. Adjacent to this question is an information icon, denoted as an 'i', which, when clicked, opens a bottom sheet that explains what RPE is and outlines the different RPE levels.
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  3. Clients can select a score from 1 to 10 on this screen to submit their feedback, with the default value being 6 (Medium).
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  4. Once feedback is submitted, the logged RPE level will be displayed on the completed workout's detail page for reference.
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  5. If a client marks a workout as complete by clicking the "Mark Complete" button located on the top right of the workout detail page, a scale with the question "How was your session?" will also be presented for RPE input.


RPE on Trainer's Dashboard : ( Trainer's Experience )

  1. Trainers have visibility of the RPE scores logged by their clients on the FitBudd dashboard on the workouts tiles of your client on the schedule page of their profile.
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  2. Clicking on the RPE score will open a description popup, providing further context and insights.

Note: Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a valuable tool that helps both clients and trainers gauge the intensity of workouts and track progress effectively. Whether you're a client assessing your exercise effort or a trainer monitoring your clients' exertion levels, RPE enhances the training experience, making it more personalized and informed.

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