Zone 2 Training For Beginners & Advanced Athletes
Floris Gierman・2 minutes read
The speaker discusses low heart rate training for a sub-three-hour marathon, emphasizing the benefits, methods, challenges, and common mistakes, with a focus on individualized training volume and recovery. They stress the importance of holistic training, considering factors like stress, sleep, nutrition, and mindset, while gradually incorporating speed work after a period of low heart rate training for optimal performance.
Insights
- Low heart rate training involves maintaining a specific heart rate zone to improve running foundation, energy efficiency, and utilize body fat for energy, emphasizing injury prevention, feeling great during and after runs, and improved endurance.
- Determining the right Zone 2 training involves considering factors like sleep, stress, nutrition, and mindset, highlighting the holistic training philosophy that intertwines elements like volume, intensity, sleep quality, and nutrition for optimal results.
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Recent questions
What is low heart rate training?
Low heart rate training involves maintaining a specific heart rate zone to build a strong running foundation, improve energy efficiency, and utilize body fat for energy.
How can I determine the right Zone 2 training?
Factors like sleep, stress, nutrition, and mindset should be considered when determining the right amount of Zone 2 training.
What are common mistakes in low heart rate training?
Common mistakes in low heart rate training include insufficient sleep, high stress levels, poor nutrition, and incorrect heart rate zones.
Why is recovery crucial in improving fitness levels?
Recovery is crucial for improving fitness levels as inadequate recovery can lead to injuries and burnout.
How should speed work be introduced after low heart rate training?
Speed work should be introduced gradually after a period of low heart rate training, focusing on easing into higher intensity levels and maintaining a balance between low and high-intensity runs.
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