RPE
is used to measure
the intensity of your
exercise. The RPE scale runs
from 0 – 10. The numbers below
relate to phrases used to rate how easy or
difficult you find an activity. In most cases,
you should exercise at a level that feels 3
(moderate) to 4 (somewhat heavy). When
using this rating scale, remember to include
feelings of shortness of breath, as well as
how tired you feel in your legs and
overall.
Keep it short
Interval training combines high and low
intensity intervals on a single workout.
At the high intensity portion of your workout the body accumulates a lot of lactic
acid. If you continue a high intensity pace
for a long period of time, the lactic acid
build up will eventually hinder muscular
contraction and overall physical performance. However, by decreasing the intensity for a brief period of time, active
recovery occurs delivering oxygen and
nutrients to the working muscles, w