I tried zone 2 training for 30 days (what I learned)

Summary by Krater

The creator tries a 30-day zone 2 cardio experiment, building up to 150 minutes per week, and later undergoes physical testing at a performance center to assess his fitness, concluding that while zone 2 is a great starting point for building a routine, higher-intensity training is more efficient for those with limited time.

From the video

Answers: Is zone 2 cardio training effective and worth the time?

• zone 2 cardio training
• VO2 max testing
• cardiovascular health
• mitochondrial health
• exercise efficiency

Exercises

• jogging · bodyweight
• indoor cycling · exercise bike
• isometric squat hold · barbell
• running · treadmill
• vertical jump · jump mat
• swimming · pool
• air bike · air bike
• elliptical trainer · elliptical
• stretching · bodyweight

What it concludes

• Current evidence does not support zone 2 training as optimal intensity for improving mitochondrial or fatty acid oxidative capacity.
• Much of the hype around zone 2 training comes from studying elite athletes who also incorporate high-intensity exercise and train over 20 hours a week.
• High-intensity training is a more efficient way to get health benefits when time is limited.
• Zone 2 training is a great starting point to build consistency, establish routine, and avoid injury.
• Zone 2 cardio can be incorporated into daily activities like walking with kids or work calls.