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This is what Zone 2 training looks like.

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#155

I take the easy way out by swimming which is one of the better exercises for improving my VO2 max. I think.

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#156

Yea, he nails it. I enjoy several different methods. Lately I’ve started doing incline walking on my treadmill during the winter. I throw on some TV series that I’m binge watching and just enjoy an episode or 2 and target what he’s discussing.
I do my best to hit 4-5 sessions a week when life isn’t getting in the way. Helps keep that good aerobic base.

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#157

Any update on this @Davin8r i’ve been thinking about getting one

How easy/ comfortable is the chest strap?

Is there any option to use an arm strap?

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#158

Yes, I got it, the chest strap and also bought the only arm strap that works w/it (Scosche Rhythm 24).

I really wish I hadn’t bought the chest strap because the arm band is SO much easier to use and far more comfortable. Ideally I’d have two arm bands – one sitting beside my bed to check my recovery each morning before I get out of bed, and another for my fitness room so it’s right there when I need it for my elliptical training workouts.

I really like how it adjusts target heart rate for Recovery, Conditioning and Overload zones each day based on my Recovery score. It also gives me a total time range to shoot for weekly in each of those zones. There are also a bunch of different interval/HIIT workouts in the app that I haven’t yet played with. So far, seems like a worthwhile investment.

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This is really helpful @Davin8r

I’ll look into the Scosche Rhythm 24. How accurate do you think it is vs a chest band?

(And I’ll also weigh potentially getting two - that is exactly the optimized, minimum friction type of set-ups I strive for)

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Anyone know what heart rate band Attia is wearing here?

@Davin8r does this look like the Scosche Rhythm 24?

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I think it is the Rhythm 24, but it might be the Wahoo, its hard to see well in the video.

I like the lights that show the zone you’re in!

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The PC Mag review notes this:

The Scosche Rhythm24 uses an optical sensor whereas most chest straps use electrical pulse technology, which is typically more accurate and reliable. Optical sensors get the job done, but they may from time to time lose their read on your pulse or report a bad number. If you’re a stickler for flawless performance, a chest strap HRM will be a better match for you.

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Accuracy

I wore the Rhythm24 to the gym and liked being able to glance at my pulse during an interval class, which is designed to put your heart rate through its paces. The class involves burpees, jumping on and off a step, abdominal work, and more. The band slid around a little when I first started to sweat, and I had to stop to tighten it. Other than that, it held up well. I never saw it lose my pulse.

From time to time, I’d peer at my arm and see the light flashing red (zone 5), holding a steady red (zone 4), and in the few moments I had time to catch my breath, glowing green (zone 2). That quick look is better than having to open an app to see my heart rate, but not as useful in some circumstances as seeing a numeric heart rate readout on a watch.

You can view your current heart rate in real time and in numeric form if you open the Rhythm Sync app and connect the HRM to your phone. I did that while at rest to compare the readings with those coming from the Wahoo TickrX chest strap, which is known for its high accuracy. Both were consistently within a few beats of one another, giving me strong confidence in the Rhythm24’s accuracy.

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#163

Jayson Gifford

Here is a corrected version. - A person’s fitness level influences how infeasible tasks of daily living become as they age.#StayFitStayFunctional

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#164

And if you don’t want to test your Vo2 Max directly, there is the Cooper test:

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#165

Yeah that’s pretty persuasive. I don’t want to ruin my joints jogging to try and get that V02Max.
However I think Zone 2 capacity complicates things quite a bit, some of those things can be a person’s Zone 2 exercise. How does zone 2 capacity change with age?

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There is always biking, Rucking, elliptical trainers, stair master, rowing machine… Cross country skiing for you, etc

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#167

For the cyclists, this promises to work with Zwift or other trainers using a Ramp Test

https://climbapedia.org/VO2

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#168

I love this graph, it makes me look extremely healthy. 95th percentile easily. I love competing against the general public.

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#169

Me too. I may not be in the top 1% - but the top 2% is within reach.

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#170

Wonder what top 99th looks like :slight_smile:

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