[Lifestyle] Zone 2 exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health; here’s how you can calculate its intensity

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Zone 2 exercise refers to a specific intensity level of cardiovascular activity that targets the aerobic energy systemXZone 2 exercise refers to a specific intensity level of cardiovascular activity that targets the aerobic energy system. (Pic source: Freepik)
For better heart health, just sweat it out! It needs no retelling that exercise has numerous health benefits, including weight management, better strength, better blood sugar levels, better mental health, and agility, among others. But exercise is also extremely good for heart health, especially zone 2 exercise. Calling exercise “medicine”, Dr Arvind Bhateja, lead neurosurgeon, Sparsh Hospitals, took to Instagram to share that doing “45 mins of zone 2 exercise, 4-5 days a week, can greatly improve cardiovascular health”.

Explaining what zone 2 is, Dr Bhateja said, “Simple way of calculating zone 2 is based on your maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is given by the formula 220 minus your age. So, you take 65 to 70 percent of your maximum heart rate, and exercise at that intensity for at least 45 minutes, four times a week, to maintain decent cardiovascular health”.

Zone 2 exercise refers to a specific intensity level of cardiovascular activity that targets the aerobic energy system. Deepti Sharma, Director Multifit, told indianexpress.com, “In the pursuit of a healthy and balanced lifestyle, exercise plays a pivotal role. Among the various types of workouts, zone 2 exercise has gained significant attention for its remarkable benefits to cardiovascular health.”

 

Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/zone-2-exercise-beneficial-cardiovascular-health-8610673/