DiscoverLife RewiredEpisode 184: Mastering RPE - How Hard You Should Really Be Training
Episode 184: Mastering RPE - How Hard You Should Really Be Training

Episode 184: Mastering RPE - How Hard You Should Really Be Training

Update: 2025-10-08
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In this episode, Kristina breaks down one of the most common questions she gets as a coach: “How do I know if I’m lifting heavy enough?” Learning how to gauge intensity is one of the biggest game-changers in the gym, and today’s episode is all about helping you understand what the right weight should feel like.



Kristina explains what RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) actually means, how to use it to measure effort, and how to find that balance between training hard and recovering well.



She walks through exactly how to choose your starting weights, how to know when to go heavier or lighter, and how to progress week after week without burning out. You’ll also hear her favorite real-life examples for upper body, lower body, and core movements, plus how to apply the RPE scale to your own workouts so you can train smarter, build confidence, and finally stop second-guessing yourself in the gym.



If you’ve been showing up to your workouts but wondering whether you’re pushing hard enough (or too hard), this episode will help you understand how to train intentionally and make progress that actually sticks!



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Episode 184: Mastering RPE - How Hard You Should Really Be Training

Episode 184: Mastering RPE - How Hard You Should Really Be Training

Kristina Turnure