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The rate of perceived exertion (RPE) threshold effectively identifies training differences, similar to the lactate threshold. This finding supports RPE as a viable tool for assessing exercise intensity and training status in athletes.

Keywords:
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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Biotechnology

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  • The lactate threshold is a key indicator of endurance training status.
  • The rate of perceived exertion (RPE) offers a subjective measure of exercise intensity.
  • Comparing the sensitivity of RPE and lactate thresholds is crucial for practical training monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if the RPE threshold is as sensitive as the lactate threshold in detecting training-induced differences.
  • To compare the power output at both RPE and lactate thresholds between different training groups.

Main Methods:

  • Lactate threshold and RPE threshold were identified in two groups: well-trained cyclists and physically active males.
  • Standardized exercise testing protocols were used to measure power output at threshold.

Main Results:

  • Power output was significantly higher at both the lactate and RPE thresholds in well-trained cyclists compared to physically active individuals (p < 0.05).
  • The RPE threshold demonstrated comparable sensitivity to the lactate threshold in differentiating training status.

Conclusions:

  • The RPE threshold is a sensitive and practical tool for discriminating between different levels of training.
  • RPE can be reliably used alongside or as an alternative to lactate measurements for monitoring training adaptations in athletes.