The Effects of Zone Two Training on Recovery

Pushing too hard on aerobic training or easy zone two sessions can lead to increased sympathetic drive and decreased recovery score. This can result in a vicious cycle of training in the middle zone, rather than maximizing fitness gains. To avoid this, it is recommended to train in the 60-70% of max heart rate range for zone two sessions, ensuring sufficient aerobic training benefits without compromising recovery.

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