Heart rate zones are talked about everywhere. But do we know how to actually use them?

In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, we break down heart rate training in a practical, no-nonsense way:

• What heart rate zones actually mean
• Why Zone 2 is the foundation for longevity and aerobic capacity
• How to estimate your zones
• How dehydration messes up your heart rate data
• How to interpret heart rate trends over months
• The best heart rate monitors for ruckers (chest straps, armbands, watches, and smart rings)

You’ll learn how to use heart rate data in real time during your rucks, how to know when to push and when to back off, and how to measure true cardiovascular progress.

If you ruck for long-term health, performance, or longevity, this episode gives you a framework you can apply ...