It is in some interpretations of zone based performance training. Some systems have 3 zones while some have 6 zones. When it comes to the HR that seems to impact mitochondria function many people are in the 70-80% of max HR. It doesn't necessarily have to be called "zone 2". Hope that helps.

Nope. To, be fair, I don't run in these shoes so I can't speak to that. But walking is perfectly fine, no pain at all. If you haven't ever walked barefoot you will want to ease into it but assuming you give your feet some time to adapt you should be fine.

Glad you enjoyed the video and great to hear you are wanting to remain active as you get older. I'm going to be 60 in a few months and I plan on being active for the rest of my life. The benefits are well worth it!

That's fantastic! Glad to hear you are enjoying the journey and it sounds like you are making great progress! Keep it up and let me know how it's going!

Yup. for most people Zone 2 (for building mitochondria) is 70-80% of max HR. I think the confusion comes from the fact that are many definitions of zone 2 and there's no real standard. My HRM is about 172 (I'll be 60 in a few months) so my Z2 is 121-135.

Everyone is different but in most cases the range can be from 60-80%. Many people find 60-70% to be right but for me my zone 2 is 70-75% most days.

Good to hear that you've got some benefits from minimalist shoes. I really enjoy them and they are my primary non-running shoe. I still use a low to no drop cushioned running shoe but for everything else I go barefoot or wear my Xero's.

Awesome, thank you!

You're right. Zone 2 while running can be a challenge, especially if the route is not flat. If someone is over 70-80% while running then they may need to do something else like walk/run or brisk walking for a while to build aerobic capacity.

I can't compare directly as I've never had a center pivot board but this is a very good tool for improving balance.

I think Zone 2 is something anyone can do, no matter the age, as long as they are cleared by a qualified medical professional. My Father is 91 and he does a brisk walk every day. Find whatever exercise you can enjoy at a low enough level and you should be good to go!

I think this will definitely improve your balance and agility. It's amazing how all the little muscles in your feet, ankles and legs are activated by using this. Glad you found the video useful. Happy Boxing!

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I think that, for now, Zwift only lets you build custom workouts based on power. The Robo Pacers are a good option if there's one that matches your fitness.

@@LifeMaximus thanks, hadn’t thought of the robo pacer. I’d just hoped HR could be used as the metric and that there might be pre designed polarized routines that used your FTP performance to set the zones. You’d that that would be a fairly simple data problem. For what Zwift costs (obscenely overpriced, imo), they should do this.

Glad I could help!

Thank you!

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

Glad it was helpful!

Yeah, as a fellow "older guy" I know the feeling. The mental toughness is always hard but I think it does get tougher the older we get. Keep up the good work and thanks for your comment!

Well, you won't see it because I'm no longer a Strava subscriber. But, I did get a lot of activity in 2023 and looking for even more in 2024!

Hi Oliver! Yeah, the final interval (however high it is) is always tough.

Hi Darrell! I've been doing aerobic exercise for over 40 years and have managed to maintain a relatively high level of fitness so that definitely contributes to the VO2 max number. It takes consistent work but I hope to keep it at the very high end as ong as possible. You aren't doing too bad your self with that 52+. That puts you in the upper reaches as well. Congratulations! You are right about the importance of consistency in training. Doing some type of activity every day is important, even if it's a walk. Our bodies are built to move and thrives when it is active. Keep at it and keep us updated on your progress!

Yes, we did!

Zone 2 heart rate could be anywhere between 60% and 80%, it just depends on the individual. I wouldn't try to reach a certain percent but instead, find the heart rate that matches up with the "talk test" (where you can talk but need to take a break every few words). That seems to be a fairly accurate indication for most people. The most accurate would be to get your fitness tested in a lab where they can directly measure your effort. Thanks for the comment!

I've had the same experience. Whenever I've increased number of sessions too quickly it usually sets me back a bit. Recovery between efforts is important, especially as we get older. Glad you found the video helpful and good luck in your HM and Marathon!

I'd agree that the FTP that is calculated from a ramp test is not an accurate representation of what can actually be done for an hour. Right now, my best 1hr power is around 195w. I'm not really worried about that though because my goal is just to improve my fitness, not do the fastest time in a 1hour time trial. 20 years ago was different. If I do the same ramp test over time and my calculated FTP goes up then my fitness is increasing, which is the goal. Thanks for watching and for the comment!