Health & Fitness Calculators

Training Load Calculator

Enter your workout duration and perceived exertion (RPE) to calculate your session training load.

420 AU

Uses Foster's session-RPE method: training load = duration (minutes) × RPE (0-10 scale), in arbitrary units (AU). Track this over time to monitor weekly training load and avoid sudden spikes.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter your session duration in minutes.
  2. 2Rate your perceived exertion on a 0-10 scale.
  3. 3See your training load in arbitrary units.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with the training load number?+

Track it across sessions to monitor weekly totals — sharp week-over-week spikes in total training load are associated with higher injury risk in sports science research.

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