INTENSITY TRACKING - RATINGS OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE)

To determine the intensity of your exercise session, download and print this easy-to-use RPE scale.

HOW TO USE

• To use the RPE Scale, simply ask yourself, "How hard does this exercise feel?" and rate your perceived effort using the numbers on the scale.

• If the exercise feels too easy, increase the intensity to raise your RPE score. If it feels too difficult, ease off to bring the number down.

• This is a straightforward way to gauge and track how much effort you're putting into your exercise, without relying on technology or heart rate monitors.

• For optimal results, aim to exercise for a set duration at an RPE between 11 (Light – minimal sweating, around 60% effort) and 15 (Hard – increased sweating, able to push while maintaining proper form, around 80% effort).

• As you remain consistent with your exercise routine, you'll find that you need to push yourself harder to stay within the 13-15 range.