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Training Intensity

Training Intensity: definition

How heavy you're lifting relative to your max, often expressed as a percentage of 1RM or using RPE/RIR.

What Training Intensity means in practice

How heavy you're lifting relative to your max, often expressed as a percentage of 1RM or using RPE/RIR.

Use the definition as a starting point, then connect it to your programme, exercise selection, nutrition targets, or progress data.

Training Intensity: quick questions

What does Training Intensity mean?

How heavy you're lifting relative to your max, often expressed as a percentage of 1RM or using RPE/RIR.

Why does Training Intensity matter in fitness?

Understanding Training Intensity makes it easier to follow programmes, interpret coaching instructions, and make informed training or nutrition decisions.

Where can I learn more about Training Intensity?

Continue with the related concepts RPE, RIR, Progressive Overload or browse the LumaFit exercise, programme, and calculator libraries.

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