Cardio Training ZonesCheatsheet
Zone 1–5 heart rate training: how to find your zones, what each trains, and how to program them.
Zone 1–5 heart rate training: how to find your zones, what each trains, and how to program them.
Work-to-rest ratios, energy systems, protocol options, and how to use HIIT without overtraining.
How to start running without injury: the run-walk method, pace, weekly mileage, and shoe selection.
Stroke options, lap-based conditioning, swim workouts for beginners, and the unique benefits of pool training.
What VO2 max predicts, why it's the best marker of longevity, and the protocols that raise it fastest.
Dynamic drills before training and static stretches after — why both matter and what to include.
Push-ups, squats, lunges, planks, and rows — proper form, regressions, and progressions for each.
Multi-joint vs single-joint movements — how to program both for balanced strength and muscle growth.
What the core actually is, why crunches alone don't work, and exercises that build functional core strength.
The difference between flexibility and mobility, assessment tools, and a systematic mobility practice.
Push/pull/legs, upper/lower, and full-body splits — how to choose and structure a program for your schedule.
How to get a full workout without a gym: equipment options, space requirements, and effective routines.
Lower back, shoulder, knee, and wrist injuries — causes, technique corrections, and when to see a physio.
Pre-workout fueling, intra-workout carbs, post-workout protein — what the evidence says and practical recommendations.
Linear, undulating, and block periodization — how to plan training phases for long-term progress.
The fundamental principle behind all fitness gains — adding small amounts of stress over time.