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Walking Isn't Zone 2

Daily Chase #125

Oct 24, 2025
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If you’ve read Peter Attia’s Outlive or followed conversations about longevity training, you’ve heard about Zone 2 training. An hour of steady-state cardio where you can still hold a conversation, building your aerobic base for long-term health.

But here’s what often gets lost: walking isn’t Zone 2.

Walking is Zone …

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