51 : Heart Rate Zones: Magic Fat Burn or Just a Guide?
You’ve seen the "fat burn zone" flash up on your watch and heard people rave about Zone 2 training but what does it all actually mean? And do you need to care?
In this episode, we break down heart rate zones in simple, no nonsense terms. From the sciencey stuff behind the zones to how accurate your Apple Watch really is, we’re cutting through the noise to help you understand what matters (and what doesn’t).
Perfect for beginners and anyone who just wants to feel fitter without overthinking the numbers.
🎧 Topics include:
What heart rate zones actually are
The truth about the “fat burn zone”
Why Zone 2 is getting all the hype
Whether you should care about any of it
💡 Bottom line: Use zones if they help, but don’t stress if they don’t. Movement is what matters most.
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Hosted by Award Winning UK Personal Trainers Katie Bulmer-Cooke & Frank Sinclair, with a combined total of over 40+ years professional experience between them and far too many burpees to remember.
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- Latest episode: 2025-07-09
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