Is Zone 1 training worth it?
Is Zone 1 training worth it? Zone 1 and 2 training is important because of the benefits of these workouts. You build endurance, durability, and strength. In addition, these easy training sessions help build capillary pathways that transport oxygen to your muscles and carry waste away from your muscles.
Is zone 1 better than Zone 2?
Zone 1 is considered the target range for warm-up and recovery work and should be about 50-60% of your heart rate (HR) max. Zone 2 is considered the target range for aerobic and base fitness work and should be about 60-70% of your HRmax.