Comparing First- and Last-Repetition RPE for Intensity Monitoring in Elastic Resistance Training: A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial in Older Adults
Background: The timing of perceived exertion assessment within a resistance training set may influence physiological adaptation; this study aimed to directly compare first-repetition (RPE-1) and last-repetition (RPE-last) monitoring strategies applied to functional, neuromuscular, body composition, and cardiometabolic...