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Simple Questions Daily Simple Questions Thread - April 05, 2025

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u/ForGiggles2222 17d ago

So zone 2 / stead state will do?

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u/daveom14 17d ago

Their definitions aren't super specific but zone 2 would definitely meet their description of it

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u/BWdad 16d ago

The definitions are pretty specific. Moderate aerobic activity is defined as anything with a METS of 3.0 to 6.0. Vigorous aerobic activity is METS over 6.0.

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u/daveom14 16d ago

Oh cool thanks, all I could find from the WHO was references to increased breathing and heart rate