Zone 2 Cardio: The Cardio You Actually Need After 45 (And Exactly How to Do It)

Zone 2 Cardio: The Cardio You Actually Need After 45 (And Exactly How to Do It)

June 30, 2026 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 238

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This episode discusses the importance of Zone 2 cardio for individuals over 45 and how to effectively incorporate it into a fitness routine.

Last week I told you that cardio can't be your whole plan in midlife. This week I'm telling you exactly what the cardio piece should look like. If you missed last week's episode on why your body stopped responding to cardio in perimenopause, go back and listen - the link is in the show notes. This episode picks up right where that one left off. The answer to "what cardio should I actually be doing" is simpler than you think. It's called Zone 2. And it is specifically, almost perfectly suited ...

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