Women & Fitness After 50: Balancing Zone 2 and Lifting

Well SupportedVO2 max training involves intervals of 3 to 8 minutes with a 1:1 rest-to-recovery ratio.

Not SupportedThe notion that post-menopausal women should avoid Zone 2 training is a misconception that has gained traction on social media.

Partially SupportedExercise should not be viewed as a zero-sum trade-off between resistance training and aerobic training; both are important.

Partially SupportedIf a woman has only one hour per week for physical activity, prioritizing resistance training is advisable over Zone 2 training.

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