06/02/2022 - Dark Tower - Understudy at Late Dark Tower
AO: Dark Tower
When: 06/02/2022
PAX:
Number of Pax: 10
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Number of FNGS: 0
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QIC: Buttermaker
Introduction
Marla Hooch, HH Gregg, Hacksaw, Putz, Buchanan Cleveland, Rusty, Long Story, Debbie, Cousin Eddie, Dabo joined me in the hopes of attending a Dorn Q. Alas, the beloved Dorn was unable to make it out so I stepped in to Q. Now I know how the understudy feels when he steps on stage and sees the disappointment in the eyes of the star’s adoring fans when they learn they paid top dollar only to watch the hack replacement.. Oh well, the show must go on!
The core principles and the disclaimer were both announced. And we carried on.
Warm-O-Rama
The Thang
Thang 1
Circle of Trust
I forgot to take time for the PAX prayer requests during the CoT. I apologize for that men.
I am new to Zone 2 and have yet to master the information. As is often the case when a novice tries to explain a topic, my CoT on Zone 2 was not concise. Zone 2 does appeal to me, I will work to learn more about it and, in doing so, I hope any further discussion regarding the subject can be more brief than today’s CoT.
Here goes:
Divide training intensity into six zones. Zone 1 is the lowest intensity, and Zone 6 is the highest intensity. In Zone 2, your energy source mainly used is fat trending into carbohydrates. To exercise at optimal Zone 2 intensity, you want to be exerting yourself at a level where you’re primarily using fat oxidation to power your movement. The most common way people determine whether they’re in Zone 2 is by tracking their heart rate while exercising. The idea is that our heart beats at a certain percentage of our maximum heart rate, depending on what zone of intensity we’re in. When you’re in Zone 2, your heart beats at 70-80% of your maximum heart rate, more or less. The easiest (and yet still surprisingly accurate) way to determine if you’re in Zone 2 is to do the “talking test.” When you’re exercising in Zone 2, you can comfortably have a conversation, but will still sound a little breathy; you’re not able to talk as clearly as when you’re at rest, but you’re still capable of talking.
The Benefits of Zone 2 Cardio: Improves your performance as an endurance athlete, improves cardiovascular health, improves work capacity, prevents injury and aids recovery. (the above was mostly copied and pasted from the AoM article, “A Guide to the Biggest Thing Missing From Your Fitness Routine: Zone 2 Training”)
Most people who recommend Zone 2 say that 80% of your training should be spent in Zone 2 (from world class and competitive athletes through regular folks).
If you want to learn more about Zone 2, I recommend you read the articles I have listed below.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/zone-2-training/
https://breakingmuscle.com/the-hybrid-power-conditioning-program/
https://www.strongfirst.com/the-kettlebell-mile/
https://peterattiamd.com/exercising-for-longevity-peter-on-zone-2-and-zone-5-training/ <(sent to me from Big Wheel)
Naked Man Moleskin
We all are keeping Dorn in our thoughts and prayers and hope his back is properly taken care of and that he has a full recovery. Hang in there big fella!
Marla Hooch came out and did his usual stellar job as site Q on this, his 21st Wedding Anniversary! Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Hooch!
This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of working out with our friend form Ohio, Buchanan Cleveland- he always brings a great attitude to the AO he visits. Good to see you again and we hope to see you again soon.
HH Gregg, Hacksaw, Putz, Rusty, Long Story, Debbie, Cousin Eddie, and Dabo, thanks for sticking it out at Late Start this morning even for the replacement Q.