RPE

1. Track RPE in Your Workouts

Gympal supports RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) so you can record how hard each set felt. RPE gives more context to your training.

2. What does RPE mean?

RPE is a 1–10 scale that reflects how challenging a set was:

• Lower RPE: Plenty of reps left in the tank
• Higher RPE: Close to failure or at your limit

It’s a simple way to track effort, manage fatigue, and understand how your training is progressing over time.

3. How to log RPE

When logging a set, tap the RPE field and select the value that matches your effort. You can add RPE to any set, whether it’s strength work, bodyweight movements, or endurance-based exercises.

4. How to disable RPE

RPE tracking is enabled by default in Gympal. If you'd prefer not to use it, you can disable it at any time.

Just scroll to the bottom of the workout logger screen, tap "Settings," and toggle off the "RPE" option.

5. Why it’s useful

• Helps you understand how hard you’re actually training
• Makes it easier to adjust load and reps week to week
• Adds context to your performance beyond weight and reps
• Useful for autoregulated training, cutting, bulking, or maintaining

6. RPE Guide

• RPE 6 – had 4 or more reps left
• RPE 7 – had about 3 reps left
• RPE 7.5 – had 2 reps left, maybe 3
• RPE 8 – had around 2 reps left
• RPE 8.5 – had 1 rep left, maybe 2
• RPE 9 – had about 1 rep left
• RPE 9.5 – might have squeezed out 1 more rep
• RPE 10 – no reps left; reached your limit with proper form