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The Proof · April 28, 2025 · 68m
Zone 2 Takeaways and an Evidence-Based 3-Day Cardio Program for Longevity
Exercise scientist Drew Harrisberg distills the Zone 2 evidence into a practical 3-day cardio program for longevity. Shares lessons from managing Type 1 diabetes through exercise and lifestyle optimization.
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Harrisberg: as a Type 1 diabetic, he demonstrates that Zone 2 training dramatically improves insulin sensitivity and glucose stability, reducing his insulin requirements by 30-40%. Exercise functions as a metabolic drug that works alongside or instead of medication.
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The minimum effective dose for cardio longevity: 3 sessions per week, 30-45 minutes Zone 2
Harrisberg: for people who can't train 5x/week, the minimum effective dose for cardiovascular longevity benefits is 3 Zone 2 sessions of 30-45 minutes. This captures 80% of the mortality reduction benefit.Was this useful?