Zone 2 cardio
For cardiovascular training
The experts we follow agree on this.
Zone 2 cardio is foundational for heart, energy, and mitochondrial health.
Who is behind it
Voices including a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator, a board-certified cardiologist and a performance scientist with a psychology PhD.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“Exercise is one of the best ways is blood flows across the glycoalics that sheer stress releases nitric oxide. Zone two training is where I would start.”
a board-certified cardiologist
Building an aerobic base requires mostly low-intensity training at zone two or below.
Outdoor exercise is preferred over blue-lit gyms and flat surfaces help maintain steady heart rate in zone two.
Regular varied exercise supports autonomic nervous system control and overall health.
150 minutes per week is a good goal to improve metabolic flexibility and mitochondrial health
Zone 2 cardio and sprints improve cardiovascular fitness and conditioning.
Zone 2 cardio supports gut health and incretin hormone function.
Zone 2 training is a powerful recovery modality that supports recovery, boosts fat burning, and strengthens mitochondria.
Zone 2 exercise increases the number and efficiency of mitochondria in muscle cells and improves metabolic flexibility, which supports mitochondrial health important for aging and disease prevention.
Zone 2 Exercise enhances cardiac fitness and parasympathetic activity via sleep consistency.
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