A clean reference for aerobic zones by VO2 Max percentage: Zone 1 (50–60%, recovery), Zone 2 (60–70%, steady), Zone 3 (70–80%, tempo), Zone 4 (80–90%, threshold), Zone 5 (90–100%, VO2 max). Because each zone recruits a different fiber-type profile, polarized training — spending most volume at the extremes — works precisely because the middle zones overlap and provide diminishing returns.
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