Minimum Durations for Effective Zone 2 Rides, Based On Your Fitness and Experience?
Free CTS Coach Consultations Available at https://trainright.com/coaching-consu... Learn what working with a professional coach can do for you! // Episode Overview: In a recent episode (#220), Coach Adam Pulford covered how much Zone 2 training is too much or no longer productive. At the other end of the spectrum, there were questions about the minimum dose of Zone 2 training necessary to achieve positive adaptations. The minimums depend on whether athletes are beginners, intermediates, or advanced riders, along with other factors. Coach Adam explains how to categorize yourself and how to find the appropriate minimum ride length to make Zone 2 sessions effective. // Topics Covered In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 02:11: Classifications of athletes for zone 2 work 04:42: minimum doses of zone 2 for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders 07:16: Why different athletes have different minimum doses of Zone 2 // HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. / LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15dWnen... Google: https://bit.ly/3sZ07B8 // GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT Join our weekly newsletter: https://trainright.com/newsletter/ // TRAINRIGHT MEMBERSHIP FREE 14-DAY TRIAL Get access to training plans, an app to track your progress, and a private forum where you can get advice from professional coaches: https://trainright.com/membership/ Use Code: TRAINRIGHT // CONNECT WITH CTS Website: https://trainright.com/ Instagram: / cts_trainright Twitter: / trainright Facebook: / ctsathlete

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