That’s the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) working in your favor—you are working hard, but because you don’t perceive the extra effort, you move past your usual limits without using the ...

Today, let's dive into a key concept that will help you connect more deeply with your workouts and optimize your results in an intuitive way: the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Does it ring a bell?

RPE in the most basic of terms is a way to self-monitor to determine how much effort you’re putting in while exercising, says Meg Takacs, CPT, an RRCA-certified running coach and CrossFit trainer.