Zone 2 Training
Done Right

Science-backed guides to help you train smarter, live longer, and actually hit your Zone 2 targets.

Training Guide

How Long Should Zone 2 Sessions Be? The Science-Backed Answer

30 minutes? 60 minutes? 90? The research is clear on minimum effective dose — and most people are either overdoing it or cutting sessions too short.

Training Guide

The Best Zone 2 Exercises Ranked (And the Worst)

Not all exercises are created equal for Zone 2. Cycling, rowing, walking — ranked by how easy they make it to stay in the zone.

Fat Loss

Zone 2 and Fat Loss: Why Your Scale Is Lying

Zone 2 burns fat directly — but the scale hides it. Here's what's actually happening to your body composition, and how to track what matters.

Training Zones

Zone 2 vs Zone 3: The Grey Zone That's Wasting Your Training

Most people doing "Zone 2" are actually in Zone 3. It feels productive — but it's the least effective training zone. Here's how to tell the difference.

Zone 2 Science

How to Calculate Your Zone 2 Heart Rate (And Why Every Formula Gets It Wrong)

220-minus-age, Karvonen, MAF — a breakdown of all 4 methods, why each one fails, and what actually works.

Beginner Guide

What Is Zone 2 Training? The Complete Guide for Beginners Over 40

Everything you need to know about Zone 2 cardio — what it is, why it works, and how to get started without overcomplicating it.

Apple Watch

Why Your Apple Watch Zone 2 Is Wrong (And How to Fix It)

The Apple Watch uses a 50-year-old formula to set your heart rate zones. Here's why that matters and what to do about it.

Peter Attia Protocol

Peter Attia Zone 2: How to Actually Implement His Protocol

Attia's Zone 2 recommendations are specific. Most apps can't support them. Here's what his protocol actually requires and how to do it.

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