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Why More Lifters Should Use RPE Instead of Chasing Numbers
Let’s be real. Most people in the gym are focused on numbers. How much did you bench? How heavy was your deadlift? Did you hit a new PR? And hey, I get it. Numbers are motivating. But if you’re always ...
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Rate of perceived exertion (RPE): What is it?
Running is full of acronyms and if you’ve started getting serious with your training, you’ll have come across a plethora of terms. Amongst HRV, HIIT and VO2 max, you might have encountered RPE or, to ...
A few weeks ago, I interrupted my regular routine of powerlifting workouts to run a half marathon. I raced it all-out, and woke up the next day with a killer case of delayed onset muscle soreness. But ...
Imagine this scenario: You are running one of your favorite trails, enjoying great weather and blue skies. A favorite high-energy song comes on and you find yourself ignoring the numbers on your watch ...
If you’ve ever thought to yourself during a workout, wow this is super challenging, a 10 out of 10 for sure, you’ve actually been using RPE (rate of perceived exertion) to measure your exercise ...
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