My Custom Training Plan
Heart Rate Zones Based on VT1, VT2, and Max HR
Zone | Heart Rate (bpm) | Intensity Level | Training Benefit |
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Zone 1 | < 120 bpm | Recovery / Easy | Active recovery, fat metabolism, base endurance |
Zone 2 | 120-144 bpm | Aerobic Base / MICT | Improves aerobic endurance, mitochondrial efficiency |
Zone 3 | 144-164 bpm | Tempo / Moderate | Improves sustained power, muscular endurance |
Zone 4 | 164-178 bpm | Threshold / Hard | Increases lactate threshold, builds VO2 Max |
Zone 5 | > 178 bpm | Maximal / Sprint | Improves VO2 max, anaerobic power |
Optimal Weekly Training Plan for Longevity
Combining HIIT, MICT (Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training), Strength, and Balance Training.
Weekly Breakdown:
Day | Workout Type | Details |
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Monday | MICT Rowing / Running | 45-60 min Zone 2 (Aerobic Base) |
Tuesday | Strength + Balance | Full-body strength (squats, deadlifts, core) + balance drills |
Wednesday | HIIT Intervals (Rowing / Running) | 5 min warm-up → 4x4 min at Zone 4-5 (170-180 bpm) with 2 min recovery |
Thursday | MICT Swimming | 45 min continuous swim (Zone 2-3) |
Friday | Strength + Balance | Focus on explosive power + core + single-leg stability |
Saturday | VO2 Max Boost (Rowing / Running) | 30-40 min Fartlek: 3-5 min Zone 4 (165-175 bpm), 2 min easy |
Sunday | Recovery / Mobility | Yoga, light walk, or Zone 1 row |
Monthly Training Plan Adjustments
- Week 1-2: Base Building (60% MICT, 30% HIIT, 10% Strength)
- Week 3: VO2 Max Boost (50% HIIT, 40% MICT, 10% Strength)
- Week 4: Deload / Recovery (Lower Volume, More Balance & Strength Focus)
Detailed Workout Plans
Strength and Balance
Workout Structure:
- Warm-up (10 min): Light cardio (rowing or jump rope) + mobility drills
- Main Strength Routine (3-4 sets each exercise):
- Squats (8-12 reps)
- Deadlifts (6-10 reps)
- Bench Press / Push-ups (8-12 reps)
- Bent-over Rows (8-12 reps)
- Core work: Plank (45-60 sec), Hanging Leg Raises (10 reps)
- Balance and Stability (2-3 rounds):
- Single-leg Romanian Deadlifts (8 reps per leg)
- Bosu Ball Squats (10 reps)
- Balance Board or Slackline drills (30-60 sec)
- Cool-down (5-10 min): Stretching and foam rolling
HIIT Intervals (Rowing / Running)
Workout Structure:
- Warm-up (5-10 min): Easy rowing or jogging
- Main Intervals (4 rounds):
- 4 min high intensity (Zone 4-5, 170-180 bpm)
- 2 min recovery (Zone 1-2, 110-130 bpm)
- Cooldown (5 min): Light jogging or slow rowing
MICT Swimming
Workout Structure:
- Warm-up (5 min): Easy swim with technique focus
- Main Set:
- 3-5 sets of 200m freestyle (Zone 2-3 pace)
- 50m recovery swim between sets
- Cooldown (5 min): Slow swimming with breath control drills
VO2 Max Boost (Rowing / Running)
Workout Structure:
- Warm-up (5-10 min): Light cardio with dynamic stretching
- Main Set (Fartlek Training):
- 3-5 min Zone 4 effort (165-175 bpm)
- 2 min easy pace recovery
- Repeat for 30-40 min total
- Cooldown (5 min): Light jogging or rowing
Recovery / Mobility
Workout Structure:
- Low-intensity mobility work (Yoga, foam rolling, band stretches)
- Walking or Zone 1 rowing (20-30 min) to enhance circulation
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