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How to Know If You're in Zone 2 #cyclingcoach

August 08, 2025 0:37
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Think you’re training in Zone 2? Many athletes aren’t and this #1 training mistake could be slowing your progress and sabotaging your endurance gains. 💡 Train your Zone 2 the Right Way with CoachCat Free for 30 Days /app

In this video, Coach Frank explains the #1 Zone 2 training mistake, why it happens, and how to fix it so you can ride smarter, recover faster, and get more from your training.

You’ll learn: ✅ The correct Zone 2 ranges for power, heart rate, and RPE ✅ Why heart-rate-based training often beats power on long rides and tired days ✅ How to avoid “junk miles” and keep your easy rides truly easy ✅ The fat-burning and mitochondrial benefits of doing Zone 2 right ✅ Why even Sweet Spot fans still need Zone 2

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Definitions by Power, Heart Rate & RPE (Feel) 01:39 When to Choose Heart Rate over Power 04:49 the Zones in TrainingPeaks are TOO High 06:56 What about Sweet Spot Training? 07:44 Summary ‼️

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