RPE isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty accurate and incredibly convenient. A lot more convenient than, say, using a velocity loss tracker for every set. 2 3
And while it might seem like it’s all feelings-based, the RPE scale is actually built around practicing the skill of interoceptive awareness—the awareness of internal sensations in your body.
The better you get at the skill of interoceptive awareness, the more you’ll be able to use that awareness to make informed decisions about your training.
RPE-Eating is similar: It builds the skill of sensing into your own body, and lets your internal sensations guide your decisions.
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