Utilising the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale allows you to gauge your effort level accurately, helping you achieve ...

A personal trainer shares what the exercise rate of perceived exertion means and how it can help you boost performance and avoid injury.

“RPE is highly subjective and can be influenced by mood, external stressors or even motivation,” says McCleary. “This means its accuracy can vary from person to person or even from day to day.