STOP Doing Zone 2 Until You Watch This | The Truth About Fat Burning & Longevity
Zone 2 training has become one of the most talked-about methods in fitness and longevity, but does the science actually support it?
In this episode of Beyond Healthspan, PhDc researcher Kristi Storoschuk joins Brandon Fell MS, NBC-HWC and Rich LaFountain PhD to break down what Zone 2 really does for your mitochondria, metabolism, and overall healthspan.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Why Zone 2 dominates the longevity conversation
02:45 – Kristi’s research on mitochondria and exercise adaptation
07:30 – How the Zone 2 trend took over social media
13:00 – The fat-burning zone myth explained
18:30 – What the data actually shows: Zone 2 vs. high-intensity training
25:00 – Why elite athletes use Zone 2 differently than most people
30:30 – When Zone 2 makes sense and when it doesn’t
40:00 – How to train for VO₂ max and long-term health
45:30 – Final takeaways: intensity, recovery, and realistic training goals
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