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Last discussed May 26, 2026

A simple method to determine if you're exercising in Zone 2 by checking if you can hold a conversation while exercising

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You're Exercising Wrong

Bryan Johnson · May 26, 2026

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Used for: Monitoring exercise intensity during Zone 2 cardio training Praised: Simple and effective way to ensure proper Zone 2 intensity

"You got to start using the talk test while you're doing your zone 2 runs because if you can't hold the conversation while you're running, you're not in zone 2."

You're Exercising Wrong · ▶ 6:40 · May 26, 2026

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