Sweat Smart, Live Better:The Metabolic Marvels of Zone 2 Cardio!

Livin' The Dream

What up Dream team, coach D here comin’ at you from beautiful sunny San Diego.
Welcome back to "Livin' the Dream Podcast," where today we cover the topic of training to help you reach your health, fitness and wellness goals in order to live your dream life.
Today, we are diving into an article that the team over at Levels glucose monitoring company shared in a recent newsletter all about the metabolic benefits of slow, steady Zone 2 exercise

Exercise that’s easy, but not too easy, can improve your fitness and your metabolic health. Here’s how to do it.

ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Zone 2 cardio performed at 60-70% of max heart rate can build endurance and improve metabolic health without requiring long recovery periods.
• The talk test (speaking a sentence while exercising) helps determine your personalized Zone 2 training level based on being below your ventilatory threshold.
• Longer Zone 2 sessions of 20+ minutes elicit adaptations like increased mitochondria, insulin sensitivity, and cardiorespiratory fitness.
• Mixing Zone 2 with higher intensity training helps build an aerobic base without impeding other athletic goals.
• Over time, Zone 2 exercise strengthens the heart, boosts oxygen capacity, and may contribute to longevity by maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness.

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