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Originally Posted by Leigh P.
I don't think ignoring HR is the best idea, particularly in this instance. Yes, you should watch for physical signs, but RPE is not something you can set as standard for all people.
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RPE doesn't have to be a standard for anything...simply a tool for feedback. Could be used in addition too HR also. The simpler and easier to use, the MORE it is used--which equals more self awareness. It all depends on the level of comfort the trainer has with a specific special pop. client. New trainers (as I assume Karla is) will always be less comfortable.
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Its not the clients job to look for signs and to relay you when they are about to fall flat on their face, it is yours and if smart, and method of measure.
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It is the trainer's job to educate the client for unforeseen changes in the body during progressive activity. Not every trainer will be around their client 24/7 (in or outside the gym). I am all about teaching my clients and readying them with expectations (especially if they come with contradictions as Karla's client seems to have). Falling flat on their face is a result of poor programming, not having them use RPE instead of HR. That's why HIIT is not suggested for this particular person.
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But then you would never see me putting a obese person through HIIT or anything remotely close in the first place. Turn off The Biggest Loser.
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Agreed.
I think educating a client on what signs to look for if they go over their threshold is absolutely important. Not every general client you meet wants to be worried with heart rate numbers and when it comes to getting someone to adhere to a program, keeping it simple always works best.