The problem with EFFORT is the harder you train, the more recovery you need.
I’ve found it makes sense for most of us over 40 and 50 (and yes, even 60 and 70) to use the RPE scale - Rate of Perceived Exertion of 1-10.
1 = Sitting on the couch flipping through TV channels
10 = All out, maximum effort, can’t give or do any more
Most of the time, we need to keep our RPE between a 7 and 8, maybe 8.5.
Usually, the higher your INTENSITY, the higher your EFFORT - by default.
And the larger the demand for recovery from your body.
Using RPEs is my favorite way to use “autoregulation” - the daily management of output based upon daily energy levels and psychological state.
On some days, you can push hard cause you feel good, and everything feels easy.
On other days, you feel like garbage and everything is a grind.
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