Zone 2 Cardio: The Fat-Burning Hack You’ve Been Missing
Let’s be real—most of us think we need to go all out in every workout to see results. Sweat buckets, push to the limit, crawl out of the gym. Sound familiar? But what if I told you there’s a smarter, less exhausting way to burn fat, boost endurance, and even live longer? It’s called Zone 2 cardio, and trust me—it’s a game-changer. Wait, What’s “Zone 2”? Zone 2 is a heart rate zone that’s about 60-70% of your max heart rate. It’s that pace where you’re working, but you can still hold a conversation. You’re not gasping for air, but you’re not just cruising either. Think of it like the middle ground—steady and controlled. If you’ve ever gone for a brisk walk, slow jog, or easy bike ride and felt like, “This is chill, but I’m still doing something,”—that’s Zone 2. Why Everyone’s Talking About It Because it actually works—without frying your nervous system. Here’s what happens when you consistently train in Zone 2: Your body becomes a fat-burning machine You build a stronger heart and lungs...