About this episode
Caleigh and Sara discuss heart rate zones, TDEE, and effective exercise strategies in this informative episode.
There's a tangent at the top of this one — it's a good one — but once the fitness content kicks in, it's one of the more useful episodes we've done. Caleigh's Apple Watch got an update that started showing heart rate zones during walking workouts, and the data had some things to say. Sara breaks down what zone 2 actually means: working but not struggling, breathing harder, still able to hold a conversation. And more importantly, what it actually takes to get there and stay there. Spoiler — it's more than most people are doing. From there, it's a full breakdown of TDEE activity level multipliers, why most people rate themselves too high on the scale, and the rule Sara uses when running macro calculations for clients. Plus, why the incline on your treadmill is doing more work than you think — and what to do when you don't have one. Connect with us on social media! Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Youtube | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Website This podcast offers health, fitness, and nutritional information and is designed for educational and entertainment purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace professional medical advice…
People in this episode
Hosts: Caleigh, Sara
Topics covered
- heart rate zones
- fitness
- TDEE
- macro calculations
- exercise
- health
Keywords
- zone 2
- heart rate
- fitness content
- TDEE multipliers
- macro calculations
- exercise incline
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Apple Watch
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