Steed, J. C., Gaesser, G. A., & Wellman, A. (1993). Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) as markers of blood lactate concentration during running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 25(5), Supplement abstract 367.

Results indicated that RPE was adequate for prescribing exercise intensities including lactate threshold or a given blood lactate concentration.

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