UT2 Tuesday

In endurance sports, long, low effort workouts are a stark contrast to the high intensity sessions most people are used to. However, they are just as, if not MORE, important. Doing a high volume of workouts at a lower heart rate means cortisol and adrenaline are not released during the workout. Long term, this means an easier recovery after these workouts, which means you can do more of them in a short span of time. Unlike HIIT or other interval workouts, which can require a day or more of recovery, steady state or UT2 workouts can easily be done every day or twice per day, depending on the athlete’s goals.

Although a lower effort workout, Zone 2 training can help increase cardiovascular fitness, which can reduce mortality and morbidity and increase longevity. It can also help keep your heart's walls healthy and stretchy, which can help your heart function better. 

Other benefits include:

• Faster recovery

  Zone 2 training can help you recover faster after a tough workout.

• Increased endurance

  Zone 2 training can help you build aerobic endurance and improve your general endurance.

• Improved resilience

  Zone 2 training can help you become more resilient and better able to deal with increasing workout loads. 

• More enjoyable

  Zone 2 training can be more enjoyable than other types of training because it's not as mentally and physically overwhelming. It is meant to be at a “conversational” pace.

At The Crew, we want to encourage community among our members. Every second Tuesday of the month we will have an outing into Malden Center for dinner or drinks. Malden has a lot to offer and we love to support other small businesses!