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Hi Docs,
I’m generally very precise in my RPE estimates, able to make jumps in weight on the bar between sets that still give an e1RM to +/-1kg, notwithstanding the occasional build up of intra set fatigue.
However, I’m still finding a lot of fatigue building up over a few weeks which is impacting both training and daily activities. My sleep isn’t excellent and have had sleep disorders in the past, but I wake up most days without an alarm clock and mood is positive and stable, so I don’t think it’s as simple as sleeping more.
The elephant in the room is that I never do sets at RPE10 so may in fact be underestimating my RPE. Before trying anything more radical, I’m thinking of simply adjusting my workouts such that what I think is an RPE8 when prescribed now be performed to my perceived RPE6/7. I expect this over several weeks is going to recalibrate my perception of exertion, with lower fatigue and maintained progress as the indicator for success of the approach.
I can’t see any glaring issue with the suggestion. What are your thoughts?
I’m generally very precise in my RPE estimates, able to make jumps in weight on the bar between sets that still give an e1RM to +/-1kg, notwithstanding the occasional build up of intra set fatigue.
However, I’m still finding a lot of fatigue building up over a few weeks which is impacting both training and daily activities. My sleep isn’t excellent and have had sleep disorders in the past, but I wake up most days without an alarm clock and mood is positive and stable, so I don’t think it’s as simple as sleeping more.
The elephant in the room is that I never do sets at RPE10 so may in fact be underestimating my RPE. Before trying anything more radical, I’m thinking of simply adjusting my workouts such that what I think is an RPE8 when prescribed now be performed to my perceived RPE6/7. I expect this over several weeks is going to recalibrate my perception of exertion, with lower fatigue and maintained progress as the indicator for success of the approach.
I can’t see any glaring issue with the suggestion. What are your thoughts?
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