Zone 2 Training: Science, Hype, and Reality
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Is Zone 2 the magic bullet for fat loss, mitochondrial health, and longevity? Or is it just another overhyped trend?
In this episode, we break it down and dissect the latest research on Zone 2 training, including a new narrative review published in Sports Medicine. You’ll learn:
What Zone 2 training really is (and isn’t)
Why it may fall short for mitochondrial health
Whether it’s truly best for fat oxidation
The role of VO2max in health and longevity
How everyday athletes can program Zone 2 effectively
Why pro athlete protocols don’t always apply to you
If you care about performance, metabolic health, or just training smarter then this episode is for you.
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