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“Current Evidence Does NOT Support Zone 2 Training”

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For weekly health research summaries and extra insights, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up 💊 Supplements I Take: https://drstanfield.com/pages/my-supplements 💊MicroVitamin+ (Pro) Powder: https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin-plus 💊MicroVitamin Standard Capsules: https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin Timestamps: 0:00 Are We Wrong About Zone 2 Training? 0:36 What is Zone 2 Training (in plain English)? 1:29 Two Big Promises of Zone 2 Training 3:04 Zone 2 Controversy & The New Study 4:02 Is Zone 2 Best for Mitochondrial Health? 6:50 Is Zone 2 Best for Fatty Acid Oxidation Capacity? 8:32 The Verdict on Zone 2 for Non-Elite Athletes 9:08 The Importance of High Intensity Exercise 10:19 Key Takeaways and Conclusions 📜 Roadmap - how to look young & feel strong: https://drstanfield.com/pages/roadmap ✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradStanfieldMD ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bradstanfieldmd Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02261-y https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31674658/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5766985/ https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0030-1249621 https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00030.2001 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.21206 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1728869X23000424 https://www.internationaljournalofcardiology.com/article/S0167-5273(14)00394-5/abstract Thumbnail by James Kelly Video edited by Troy Young Script by John Milliken The links above are affiliate links, so I receive a small commission every time you use them to purchase a product. The content contained in this video, and its accompanying description, is not intended to replace viewers’ relationships with their own medical practitioner. Always speak with your doctor regarding the content of this channel, and especially before using any products, services, or devices discussed on this channel.

Top Comments (10)

@JorgeMacedo1965 2025-09-28

The conclusion is not that zone 2 has no effect, but rather that time of activity in zone 2 is necessary for it to have an effect.

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@arturwronski8652 2025-08-21

Agree! Athletes train fully recovered, and with huge weekly loads they have to control intensity -- that’s why Zone 2 exists. But if you only work out ~2h a week, higher intensity will give a stronger stimulus for adaptation.

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@scottallancole3635 2025-09-01

It's all about balance. Lift weights (heavy and light), do some Zone 2, do some HIIT, eat a good diet.

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@Eduardolluvioso 2025-08-22

As an attorney, I’m amazed at how similar the practice of law is to medicine. Even down to the human aspect of interpreting facts in each study.

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@DrBradStanfield 2025-08-20

All 8 studies referenced in the video are linked in the video's description 💊Supplements that Dr Brad takes: https://drstanfield.com/pages/my-supplements 💊MicroVitamin (multivitamin & mineral that I take): https://drstanfield.com/products/microvitamin For extra insights + a free health checklist, sign up here 👉 https://drstanfield.com/pages/sign-up

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@peterb6282 2025-09-01

I was getting exhausted keeping up the high intensity rate that the Dr. spoke, so I adjusted the playback speed to Zone 2, learned a lot more feel a whole lot better.

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@rodrigocampos55 2025-08-21

That’s very useful. Thanks for posting.

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@OldMountaineer 2025-11-08

Thanks for the great info. You answered some questions that have been troubling me.

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@rydermoran3724 2025-09-04

nice work!!

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@EW63M 2025-08-23

Really great update. Thank you very much!

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