Saturday Long Zone 2 Cardio:
For improved:
Heart health. Aerobic capacity. Lower blood pressure. Reduced chance of cancer. Reduced chance of stroke, & cardiovascular 'events'. Improved vascularisation of muscle. Reduced chances of falling. Reduced asthma symptoms. Reduced chronic pain. Improved sleep. Stronger immune system. Regulated blood sugar and weight. More robust brain tissue. Improved mood.
Zone 2 is really good for your heart. The more you do, the better for your health, up to around 5 hours a week.
Some is better than none. Don't let great be the enemy of good enough.
We figure you can probably fit a long session in on a Saturday.
Main Effort:
5 mins >5 hours Zone 2, pick your modality and duration.
Aim to increase volume by 10% per week, but no more.
Find zone 2 by using this formula: (220- your age) x 0.6 for the bottom of zone 2 (220- your age) x 0.7 for the top of zone 2
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