Does Zone 2 matter if your main goal is getting stronger? Yes. For lifters, Zone 2 matters because it builds aerobic capacity. And when cardio + lifting are programmed well, you can improve conditioning without automatically sacrificing strength or muscle. 🚴‍♀️ ➕ 🏋️‍♀️ 🟰 🔥 Bottom line: ☑️ Lift for strength. 💪 ☑️ Use Zone 2 to support the engine. ⚡️ How do you know if you’re in Zone 2? 1️⃣ Perceived Exertion: On a scale of 1–10, 10 being most intense, Zone 2 feels like a 4 or 5. 2️⃣ Nasal Breathing: You can maintain your breathing entirely through your nose without needing to gasp for air. 3️⃣ Sustained heart rate is around 60-70% max. ⤵️ Save this for your next cardio day. #fitbod #fitbodapp #strengthtraining #zone2