RPE tracking

RPE (rate of perceived exertion) is a 1 to 10 scale for how hard a set felt — a 10 means no reps left in the tank, an 8 means about two more were possible. LiftTrack treats RPE as an optional per set field on every exercise, so you can plan it ahead of a workout, log it during, and review it afterward alongside the weight and reps you actually moved.

How it works

You configure and track RPE across the workout lifecycle, all wired together by the same per set value.

1. In the Workout Editor. Each set row on the Exercise Builder Card has a column called “RPE”. The input accepts a decimal (e.g., 8.5) and is optional — leave it blank if you do not want to set a target. The auto fill behavior that copies a set’s weight and reps to following sets also copies RPE, which is handy when every working set targets the same effort.
2. During the workout. The workout you sent to your watch carries the same set structure. RPE rides along with weight and reps when the activity syncs back.
3. In History. Once the activity arrives, the sets table inside an activity detail card shows an “RPE” column next to weight and reps for every exercise. Sets with no RPE leave the column blank.
4. Editing later. If you want to revise an RPE value after the fact (you forgot to log one, or you want to record how a set felt in retrospect), open the activity from the History tab, tap the three dot menu, and pick “Edit”. The “Edit Activity” screen lets you change sets, reps, weights, and RPE on a completed workout.

What you’ll see in the app

• Exercise Builder Card. “RPE” is a column header in the set table, alongside “SET”, the weight unit dropdown, and the rep or time target. The field accepts decimals.
• Sets table in History. “RPE” appears as a column in the activity detail’s sets table, sitting next to “Weight x Reps” (or “Weight x Time” for timed sets). Warmup rows are marked with a “W” badge and follow the same column layout.
• Edit Activity. The screen shows the same editable set rows as the workout editor, including RPE, so you can correct or add values after a workout is in History.

The RPE column is always present when the underlying set table renders. There is no toggle to hide it, and there is no separate RPE screen — it lives inline with the rest of the set data.

When this helps

RPE is most useful when you program by feel rather than by a fixed weekly weight increment. A few common cases:

• Accessory and hypertrophy work where the goal is “leave one or two reps in reserve” rather than hit an exact load. Logging an RPE of 8 across your working sets gives you a record of effort, not just volume.
• Deload weeks where the prescription is “same exercises, RPE 5 or 6”. RPE is the only field that distinguishes a deload set from a working set when weight and reps look similar.
• RPE based powerlifting templates that prescribe top sets at a target like “RPE 8, then back off”. Tracking the RPE you actually hit lets you compare what the program asked for to what you did.

It also helps over time, even on lifts where you do not program with RPE: a set that used to feel like an 8 and now reads as a 9 is a signal that recovery, sleep, or accumulated fatigue is showing up in your numbers.

Setup

No setup required. RPE is available on every workout and every set, on every tier. You do not need to enable a setting or pick a mode — leave the column blank if you do not want to use it.

Editing RPE on a completed activity from the History tab requires the “Edit Activity” feature, which is gated behind a flag during rollout. If the activity options menu does not show “Edit”, the feature is not yet enabled for your account, and you will need to plan RPE values ahead of the workout in the Workout Editor.

Related features

• “SetSync — automatic weight and rep progression” — pair RPE targets with SetSync to keep the routine in sync with the actual effort you’re putting in.
• “Progress Tracking & Analytics” — RPE shows up alongside weight and reps in History, giving the charts another dimension to read.
• “Garmin watch integration” — RPE values you log ride along with weight and reps when the activity syncs back from your watch.