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The fitness industry’s 80/20 gospel is copping heat

Publié par Australian Financial Review · Australie il y a 11 h
Slow running offers many benefits, but most of us probably don’t need to dedicate 80 per cent of our training to it. Bethany Rae
Slow running offers many benefits, but most of us probably don’t need to dedicate 80 per cent of our training to it. Bethany Rae · Australian Financial Review

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Zone two training has surged in popularity over the past few years. Exercise scientists say we may have oversold its importance for weekend warriors.

Three years ago, I fell hard for the fitness world’s shiny new toy: zone two. After reading US doctor Peter Attia’s bestselling health and longevity bible Outlive and tuning into countless health podcasts, I diligently slowed my pace on most runs to a comfortable shuffle, one that allowed me to still hold a conversation.

The sales pitch was seductive: zone two training, loosely defined as an intensity that allows you to just about speak in full sentences without gasping for air, was a way of improving your fitness while minimising your risk of injury.

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