Perceived Effort, sometimes also called Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), is a self-assessment tool to measure workout intensity, allowing lifters to adjust the effort for optimal training results.
On Train Fitness, effort is represented on a scale from 1-10, divided into four levels.
Effort | Level | Description |
1-3 | Easy | Not challenging. Easily completed the set. |
4-6 | Moderate | Working but comfortable. Requires effort to complete. |
7-8 | Hard | Challenging and uncomfortable. Maybe could have done 1 more rep. |
9-10 | All Out | Extremely difficult, all out effort. Could not do any more reps. |
Logging and Editing Effort for a Set
You can log Effort for any set during a workout. In the Live Workout Editor on the Train Fitness mobile app:
Tap to expand the exercise if it has not already been expanded.
Tap the drop-down menu and select "Effort."
Tap "-" to open the Effort logging sheet.
Drag the slider to the desired value and release it to log the Effort.
To edit Effort for any set:
Tap the Effort number again to open the logging sheet.
Adjust the slider to the new value and release to update the Effort.
View set Effort in the Workout Log section of the Workout Details page by expanding the exercise and toggling the drop-down menu to "Effort."