“Current Evidence Does NOT Support Zone 2 Training”

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For weekly health research summaries and extra insights, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up 💊 Supplements I Take: https://drstanfield.com/pages/my-supplements 💊MicroVitamin+ (Pro) Powder: https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin-plus 💊MicroVitamin Standard Capsules: https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin Timestamps: 0:00 Are We Wrong About Zone 2 Training? 0:36 What is Zone 2 Training (in plain English)? 1:29 Two Big Promises of Zone 2 Training 3:04 Zone 2 Controversy & The New Study 4:02 Is Zone 2 Best for Mitochondrial Health? 6:50 Is Zone 2 Best for Fatty Acid Oxidation Capacity? 8:32 The Verdict on Zone 2 for Non-Elite Athletes 9:08 The Importance of High Intensity Exercise 10:19 Key Takeaways and Conclusions 📜 Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: https://drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap ✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradStanfieldMD ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bradstanfieldmd Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02261-y https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31674658/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5766985/ https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0030-1249621 https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00030.2001 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.21206 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X23000424 https://www.internationaljournalofcardiology.com/article/S0167-5273(14)00394-5/abstract Thumbnail by James Kelly Video edited by Troy Young Script by John Milliken The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.