What Zone 2 training is graded against
4 conditions the Zone 2 training entry grades it against, grouped by direction.
Improves3 links
- HypertensionEvidence grade A
5–8 mmHg systolic — first-line lifestyle therapy
- Type 2 diabetesEvidence grade A
Insulin sensitivity scales with weekly aerobic volume
- DepressionEvidence grade B
Effect sizes rival first-line treatment in mild-moderate cases
May improve1 link
- Knee osteoarthritisEvidence grade B
Low-impact modalities; pain drops with graded volume
Directions and grades are read from each intervention’s own entry in this library. They describe the evidence for a link, not what anyone should take, and they are no substitute for a clinician who knows the person.