S3:E3 - What is RPE & why is it important for tracking effort output during exercise training or physical therapy

<p>-</p> <p>RPE stands for “Rating of Perceived Exertion”</p> <p><br></p> <p>The is a common spectrum, from 0-10, utilized to help gauge your effort levels based on your energy balance.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Your RPE should vary from day-to-day based on some common areas of consideration including:</p> <ul> <li>Rest &amp; recovery levels</li> <li>Hydration &amp; sleep performance</li> <li>Controlling external &amp; internal stressors</li> <li>And much more</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>I love this example by Functional BodyBuilding explaining the “exertion talk test” to help determine your effort output, especially during exercise.</p> <p><br></p> <p>[Here’s the link to the social post: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CTC87pzrWC8/?utm_medium=copy_link">https://www.instagram.com/p/CTC87pzrWC8/?utm_medium=copy_link</a> ]</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>The Function with Purpose Podcast</p> <p><br></p> <p>All things health - wellness - fitness - &amp; education through the physical therapy perspective</p> <p><br></p> <p>Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how &amp; why physical therapy should be a part of your health &amp; wellness lifestyle</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).</strong></p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>-</p> <p>Give us a follow &amp; drop your comments below.</p> <p>-</p> <p><strong>PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE</strong></p> <p>-</p> <p>Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com</p> <p>980-272-8044</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/FortressPT"><strong>https://linktr.ee/FortressPT</strong></a></p> <p>-</p> <p>#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness</p> --- Send in a voice message: htt