#5: Zone 2 Training: Science, Hype, and Reality

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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