Zone 02 Training and the Crossfit Athlete
If you're a CrossFit athlete, you know how important it is to have a well-rounded fitness routine that includes strength training, conditioning, and recovery. One training method that can benefit your overall performance and recovery is the addition of Zone 2 training.
What is Zone 2 Training?
Zone 2 training refers to working out at a moderate intensity where you are able to maintain a conversation while exercising. This corresponds to about 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. Zone 2 is the ideal intensity for improving your aerobic capacity and endurance, and is often used by endurance athletes as a foundation for their training.
Benefits of Zone 2 training for CrossFit Athletes
For CrossFit athletes, Zone 2 training can be a great addition to your routine. Here are some of the benefits:
Improved aerobic capacity: Zone 2 training is the best method for improving your body's ability to use oxygen efficiently. This means you'll be able to perform better in the longer, endurance-based workouts, especially those that involve rowing, running, and cycling.
Burn fat: Zone 2 training is a low-to-moderate intensity workout that primarily uses fat as fuel. This makes it a great choice for CrossFit athletes who want to burn fat while maintaining muscle mass.
Reduce risk of injury: Working out at a moderate intensity helps to build a solid foundation of endurance and conditioning, reducing the risk of injury during higher-intensity workouts.
Enhance recovery: Zone 2 training promotes blood flow and oxygen delivery to your muscles, which can help speed up your recovery time between workouts.
You can perform Zone 2 training through activities such as rowing, running, cycling, and swimming. Aim to perform at least one Zone 2 workout per week, gradually increasing the duration and intensity over time.
In summary, Zone 2 training is a valuable tool for CrossFit athletes who want to improve their endurance, burn fat, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance their recovery. Incorporate it into your routine and see the benefits for yourself!
SYNERGY Specific;
As you know we follow DekaComp programming at Synergy Strength and thye program Zone 2 training every week. They traditionally program it on the formal “rest day”, which is Thursday in their training cycles. - this is something they recommend and we want to incorporate into our training for all the reasons mentioned above.
We will incorporate Zone 2 training into our weekly rest day - Sunday. This will truly become an active recovery day and a day to complete Zone 2 training with friends and the motivation of the community behind you.
The schedule will be updated soon with regard to training times - stay tuned.
