Zone 2 Heart Rate Training Over 60: The Surprising Truth

Join Adam on "Chasing Miles: Running Beyond 60," where he shares the honest ups and downs of getting back into shape. Today, he dives into heart rate training, Zone 2 workouts, and the real talk of a slow, consistent journey to health. Every run, walk, and step is a story - subscribe for genuine insights and encouragement on your path. #RunningBeyond60 #HeartRateTraining #FitnessJourney"

[@ChanceRandom]

"You need a lot of time to undo what you are doing a lot of the time." is my new favorite quote.

[@CoachAdamRuns]

The time is now.

[@xxxxx845]

Congratulations my friend. You are already ahead of almost 80% of the population who do not exercise regularly.
As for the 220-age formula, it is very imprecise. I'm 46 years old and my fcmax is 193. According to the formula it would be 174. In the range of 130-140 bpm I can run and talk very easy. I would advise you to have a maximal exercise test done by a sports doctor.

[@CoachAdamRuns]

Thank you! I agree that the old formulas are way off. I had it checked and mine too is way higher. Some of us are way fitter as we get older.

[@J0hn.Turn3r]

Great stuff - thanks for sharing. Zone 2 training is a great way to track progress, as in time the same perceived effort and heart rate will take you further and faster... it's a metric where you can see and feel improvement almost weekly - and irrespective of pace and distance, you're still guaranteed that post-run high!

[@CoachAdamRuns]

So true. I can’t believe what I’m seeing I wish I listened to the experts years ago.

[@Steeplejackist]

It is incredible what you are doing. Zone 2 is a tough chase at our age. Im 62 and am able will a slow jog to hold 110....but that is still not slow enough.

[@CoachAdamRuns]

Thanks! Right? It’s crazy tough, but you can do it! I believe in you.

[@jSirBrickzAlot]

Thanks for sharing, this is great. I'm 61, will be 62 in a few months, 234 lbs. Just starting at Zone 2 or MAF , either way it's hard at our age. Great job.

[@CoachAdamRuns]

Yeah, it’s hellishly hard, but it works!

[@pksteffen]

Love me some zone 2! Inertia is the biggest hurdle. You’re on your way!!

[@CoachAdamRuns]

I can see why! I’m on my way somewhere, that’s for sure!

[@pksteffen]

@@CoachAdamRunsI remember when you left me in the dust in the hills of Barcelona! I was on my way nowhere. 🤣

[@lumpo9681]

Subed 👊💪

[@CoachAdamRuns]

Thanks for the sub!

[@grecuccionicola]

I’m 56 , and after two months, I want to run a 5 km , my training now is , walking , and 2/3 times a week the elliptical to get accustomed at higher heartrate, if I walk , I’m most of the time on zone 1 , on elliptical I can do zone 2 ,

[@CoachAdamRuns]

Way to go dude! You will get there if you keep it up and go slowly. I believe in you.