Session Rating of Perceived Exertion (sRPE)

The Session Rating of Perceived Exertion (sRPE) is a way to measure how hard someone feels they worked during a workout. After exercising, a person rates their effort on a scale (usually 0 to 10), with higher numbers indicating more intense activity. This subjective score helps athletes and trainers understand the overall training load, combining how hard and how long the exercise was. It’s a simple, effective way to monitor fatigue and prevent overtraining, reflecting personal perception rather than relying solely on objective measures like heart rate.