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Your workout doesn't have to be extremely hard to produce an effect. At Livity, we often recommend zone 2 training, because it is safe, effective and suitable for most people. It's not about pushing yourself to the maximum, but about building capacity and getting more energy in everyday life. In this article, you'll get a simple introduction to what Zone 2 is, why it works, and how to get started.
What exactly is zone 2?
Zone 2 training is all about training at an intensity where you breathing heavier, but still can speak in whole sentences. It usually corresponds to around 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. You get there through brisk walking, light jogging, cycling or rowing at a steady pace, preferably for 40—60 minutes. It may feel calm, but that's precisely the point.
Heart Rate Zones Explained
Heart rate zones are a way to measure the intensity of your workout, based on how many percent of your maximum heart rate you're lying on:
Why is it so important?
Many people associate exercise with pushing oneself to the maximum, but our body loves low to moderate loads over time. Zone 2 Training:
This is the exercise you can do often, regardless of your shape and age. It's not about performing, it's about building capacity.
Tips from a Livity customer: “I thought I had to be absolutely exhausted for the training to count. Now I love the Zone 2 sessions that energize me, not the opposite.”
Here's how to get started
Start with one or two sessions a week, and build up gradually. You don't need fancy equipment:
The most important thing is to get started and do something that can become a habit. Zone 2 is not just a form of exercise, but a strategy for a more energetic and balanced life.
