Simple Zone 2 Cardio for rest days

by Victor G.
10 athletes joined
5.0
(1 rating)

Program Description

This is just a simple chronogram for keeping notes of rest days workouts. As the name suggests, you should use it alongside your main workout as long as it don't already focus on cardio. You should allocate both days from this plan between your other workout days. Do not train both days back to back. If you train 5 days a week, just do one day, if you train 6, just rest and go enjoy life a little. The progression is extremely light, just enough for you to get all the benefits of zone 2 cardio, and progress your performance a little. If you fail to hit the target times for your whole week, just redo that week until you succeed. Remember: its supposed to be complementary light work. You should also take into consideration your compound fatigue from your main workout. If bigger times are keeping you from archiving your main workout goals you should stop progressing, and only do so when you feel that you will have enough energy left for your main workout.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice
  • Goal
    Athletics, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Powerbuilding, Muscle & Sculpting, Bodyweight Fitness, Olympic Weightlifting
  • Equipment
    At Home
  • Program Length
    16 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jul 22, 2025 01:58
  • Last Edited
    Aug 30, 2025 05:42

Summary

Elevate your rest days with the Simple Zone 2 Cardio program, designed to enhance your aerobic capacity and promote recovery. Over 16 weeks, engage in two weekly sessions that begin with a 5-minute warm-up run, followed by 20 to 45 minutes of steady-state cardio at Zone 2 intensity. This program is perfect for at-home workouts, allowing you to boost your endurance while keeping your body active on recovery days. Embrace the journey to improved fitness and enjoy the benefits of consistent, low-impact cardio!
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
20 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
25 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
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Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
35 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
35 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
40 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
45 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
40 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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Cardio (Zone 2)
1
45 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
50 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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Cardio (Zone 2)
1
55 mins
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Day 1
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Intensity
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Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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Cardio (Zone 2)
1
50 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
55 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
60 mins
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Day 1
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Exercise
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Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
65 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
20 mins
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Day 2
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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Cardio (Zone 2)
1
25 mins
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Day 2
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Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
35 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
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Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
30 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
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Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
35 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
40 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
45 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
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Intensity
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Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
40 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
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Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
45 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
50 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
55 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
50 mins
-
Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
55 mins
-
Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
60 mins
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Day 2
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1
5 mins
-
2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
65 mins
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Week 1
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Day 1
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1 Set
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1 Set
20 mins
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Day 2
1
Zone 1 Warm Up Run
1 Set
5 mins
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2
Cardio (Zone 2)
1 Set
20 mins
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5.00 / 5
Victor G.Age 29, Man
a month ago
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
No modifications
Much training, very wow