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 complete the workout. |
4-6 | Moderate | Working but comfortable. Requires effort to complete. |
7-8 | Hard | Challenging and uncomfortable. Could complete the workout, but no more. |
9-10 | All Out | Extremely uncomfortable. Could barely complete the workout. |
Assessing Effort for a Set or Workout
When assessing Effort for a workout or set, consider:
Breathing rate
Heart rate
Muscle fatigue
Sweating level
Logging and Editing Effort for a Workout
Upon completing a workout, you can edit details such as the title and caption.
Scroll down to find the Perceived Effort section.
Use the slider to set your Effort from 1 to 10.
Tap 'Save'.
Once saved, the Effort will be displayed on the workout details page.
To edit Effort for a workout:
Go to the workout you want to edit.
Tap "..." and select "Edit Workout Details."
Scroll down to the Effort section and adjust the value.
Tap "Save".
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."