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Training Zones Explained: How to Use Zones 1–5 for Endurance Performance
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Zone 2 gets most of the attention in endurance training—but it is only one part of the picture.
In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie break down training Zones 1–5, what each zone is actually doing, and why the right intensity depends on the athlete, the event, and the purpose of the workout. They also challenge some common assumptions around the “fat-burning zone,” Zone 3, heart-rate targets, and the idea that one training model works for everyone.
What You’ll Learn
Why training zones are better viewed as a continuum than hard physiological boundaries
How Zones 1–5…
The skinny
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