- Zone training identifies cardio fitness levels based on your ability to rate your speaking comfort while maintaining exertion levels.

Equipment:
- Trampoline
- Heart rate monitor recommended

Perform:
- Every 4-6 weeks to determine new improved training zones

This "Talk test" identifies your exertion level and heart rate for the following training zones:
- Zone 1 = Easy
- Zone 2 = Medium
- Zone 3 = Maximum

Objective:
1. Identify when speaking becomes slightly uncomfortable: VT1
2. Identify speaking becomes challenging: VT2
3. Identify and record your exertion 1 (easy) - 10 (maximal) at each stage
4. Identify and record heart rate at VT1 and VT2 at each stage

Zone Training:
- Zone 1: train just below VT1 for easy effort and recovery
- Zone 2: train just above VT1 for low-moderate effort level
- Zone 2: train just below VT2 for high-moderate effort level
- Zone 3: train above VT2 for maximum effort level

Tips:
- Staying low to the mat is needed to achieve challenging exertion levels
- Zone training results are connected to the cardio specific to running, cycling, rebounding, etc.
- To determine zone training for other modes of cardio, test yourself with the same protocol while performing your desired cardio type

Improves:
- Performance
- Cardiovascular health and fitness
- Confidence
- Body awareness
- Immunity