Long intervals get us comfortable being uncomfortable and get the body used to recovering between harder efforts. Sticking to the prescribed intensity for these workouts is KEY. Consult the legend below to better understand different training zones.

5 min in Zone 1
5 min in Zone 2
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4 sets:
3 minutes in Zone 4
2 minutes in Zone 1
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5 min Zone 1

Zone 1 – Very easy with little to no impact on respiratory rate
Zone 2 – Easy but able to maintain a conversation without interruption
Zone 3 – Moderate but sustainable for 1+ hours. 5-10 words without interruption
Zone 4 – Hard but not all out. 2-3 words before interruption.
Zone 5 – 97% effort for the given duration.

Posted by Adam Janke

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