
Episode #353: June 2025 Research Review (Heavy Walkouts, Zone 2 Definitions, Exercise and Cancer)
Barbell Medicine Podcast
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Navigating Exercise Intensity Post-Cancer Diagnosis
This chapter addresses the decrease in physical activity among cancer patients and explores the complexities of exercise intensity classification, particularly Zone 2 training. It highlights individual variability in physiological responses and critiques the oversimplification of fitness metrics, emphasizing the need for personalized exercise prescriptions. Additionally, it examines the challenges of defining effective training zones while considering various factors such as heart rate, lactate levels, and training goals.
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