One method used for quantifying training load is session rating of perceived exertion, or session RPE. This is very similar to the RPE scale that every exercise science student uses with VO2max

How do you calculate session RPE?

RPE Load is the Rate of Perceived Exertion multiplied by the duration (in minutes) it took to complete the Training Load. For example, if rate of perceived exertion is 6 and the workout took 50 minutes to complete, the RPE Load would be 300.

What is RPE on iFit bike?

RPE. This stands for Rate of Perceived Exertion. It’s used to measure an individual’s intensity while exercising. At iFit, we use a scale from 1–10, with 1 representing easy and 10 standing for maximum effort.