Tag: perceived exertion

A method for regulating training intensity based on how hard an effort feels, commonly assessed using the RPE scale and reflecting internal training load rather than external metrics.

  • Why We Don’t Use Heart Rate Zones to Prescribe Training Intensity

    Why We Don’t Use Heart Rate Zones to Prescribe Training Intensity

    Wearables have made heart rate data ubiquitous and conveniently translate it into predefined training zones. But there is a problem: heart rate zones generated by popular platforms are based on population-level estimates rather than individual physiology, and they quickly become outdated. In this article, I explain why I rarely prescribe training by heart rate, why… READ MORE »