Tag: heart rate zones

  • Treat your heart rate zones as different energy systems

    I recently watched an interview with physiologist and performance coach Inigo San Millan on GCN. You can find it here. Inigo San Millan is one of the foremast experts on exercise physiology and zone 2 so I tend to listen to his advice. In this interview he talks about each of the heart rate zones…

  • How to calculate your Zone 2

    There are quite a few methods used to calculate your zone 2 training zone, which builds optimal aerobic capacity. The 4 methods I’ve tried are: Calculate your zone 2 training zone using percentage of Maximum heart rate This method calculates your Zone 2 as 60% to 70% of your maximum hear rate. You obviously need…