🔥Zone 2 training involves exercising at an intensity of about 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, which is considered moderate intensity.
💪By training slower in Zone 2, endurance athletes have trained their bodies to perform at a high level over a long period of time without getting tired.
⚡Training in Zone 2 improves your body's energy efficiency by using fat for fuel and conserving quick glucose energy for bursts of power and speed.
🔄Working out at the top of your Zone 2 target heart rate enhances fat utilization, improves mitochondrial function, and protects against conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
⌛To see the results of Zone 2 training, it's important to give it time and gradually increase your workout duration.