Episode 22: Zone 2 why is it important should you give a sh*t about it

Zone 2 cardio is everywhere right now — Peter Attia's talking about it, your mate at the gym won't shut up about it, and suddenly everyone's strapping on a heart rate monitor and going for slow jogs. But is it actually useful for hybrid athletes who already lift heavy AND run, or is it advice built for pure endurance athletes that doesn't quite fit our world?In this episode, we break down what Zone 2 actually is, how to find it without a lab test, and why the science behind mitochondrial adaptation matters even if you're not training for an Ironman. We dig into why most hybrid athletes are accidentally training in the "grey zone" without realising it, how lifting already taxes your aerobic system more than you think, and the minimum effective dose of Zone 2 to actually move the needle. I'll also give you my honest take on whether Zone 2 is just rebranded slow jogging and how I'd program it for a hybrid client.If you've been wondering whether you need to add Zone 2 to your week or if you can skip the hype, this one's for you.Links:- 🏋️ Online Coaching: https://forms.gle/T1Nqwd1oNBPKsmbW8- 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hybridcoachmike/- 📋 Downloadable Programs: https://liftheavyrunfast.myshopify.com/- 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RBMi9U6tJECkkdpW54B7N?si=a2f3953f77614264Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro