Get Into Zone 2

Zone 2 is one of the five cardiac heart rate zones, ranging from 1 (gentle warm-up) to 5 (maximum effort). In zone 2, your heart rate is moderately elevated, but you’re not out of breath.

Zone 2 exercise is beneficial because it strengthens the heart and lungs. This makes your body more efficient, capable, and energetic. Here’s how to get started with zone 2:

*  Calculate your zone 2 heart rate range.

– 220 – age = MAX heart rate.

– Zone 2 is 60-80% of your max.

– MAX heart rate x 0.6 and 0.8 = zone 2 range.

*  Choose an aerobic activity you enjoy, such as walking, jogging, biking, swimming, or rowing.

*  Wear a heart rate monitor and get started.

*  Once your heart rate reaches zone 2, adjust your intensity to stay in that range.

*  Aim for 30 minutes to 1 hour of zone 2 training several times each week.