Zone 2 Is Overrated Says Norwegian Super Coach

Zone 2 training is all over the internet these days, but not everyone is sold on it. Are you wasting your time by focusing too much on zone 2? And is it really as game-changing as some say? In this video, Olav Aleksander Bu shares his thoughts on zone 2 training, discussing its potential shortcomings, and crucially, what we might be able to do instead and potentially BETTER in our training! Are you wasting your time with zone 2? 0:00 Welcome Olav! 1:48 Nuance regarding what zone 2 actually improves in the body 2:15 The power of mitochondria and mitochondrial efficiency 4:22 Performance and how training impacts all systems of the body 9:24 What do you suggest for people training 6-8 hours per week? 16:27 Variety in training, consistency, and leaving intervals in reserve 18:58 Why leave an interval in reserve 22:23 Alternative training philosophy and how to create consistency 27:04 Conclusion 32:28 Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What are your thoughts on Olav's take on zone 2? Any key takeaways you'll be implementing into your training routine? 🚴‍♂️💨 Let us know in the comments! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 How Fit Did I Get Doing Zone 2? 👉 https://youtu.be/9qFXEnzItfo?si=razq2lwFMDAryxsB 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 The Solery - Andreas Dahlback #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #zone2 #zone2training 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Camelbak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SiS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Racing - https://youtube.com/@gmbnracing GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn