Zone 2 training, rather than high-intensity training, is the foundation.
A solid aerobic base is fundamental for building cardiovascular fitness and endurance, essential components for disciplines like CrossFit and HYROX. Despite its importance, many athletes sports lack a well-developed aerobic foundation.
Dr. Gommaar D’Hulst, founder of Wodscience and senior scientist at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, offered insights into the role of aerobic base training and how to develop it.
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Do you adjust the intensity based on where you are in your lifting cycle?
I’ve been doing this for two weeks and my energy levels are through the roof.
Simple, effective, and straight to the point. Thanks for the contribution!