Tag: test

  • My January training progress – a great start

    I’ve pulled together my metrics for January to measure progress since I set out of my Zone 2 project. You can find the details of my training plan here, my goals and metrics here. Capturing the metrics has been really useful. It forces me to look at progress in more detail and keeps me honest…

  • How to use VO2Max and DEXA to benchmark health and fitness

    I recently took a VO2Max test, a DEXA Scan, a RMR test and a blood sugar test to give me an overall picture of my health and fitness. I wanted to give myself a benchmark to measure progress against and to help inform my training plan in 2023. Before I did the tests I would…

  • 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…