{
  "id": 5717300,
  "title": "'Zone 0' training is trending — why us personal trainers are telling people to slow down to a crawl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/zone-0-training-is-trending-why-us-personal-trainers-are-telling",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-05T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/zone-0-training-is-trending-why-us-personal-trainers-are-telling-people-to-slow-down-to-a-crawl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The trend of Zone 0 training is gaining traction among personal trainers who advise clients to slow down their cardio routines and prioritize mindfulness. Zone 0 entails engaging in low-impact activities such as gentle walking, stretching, mobility exercises, or gardening. These activities promote active recovery, lower cortisol levels, reduce inflammation, and clear by-products of exercise like lactate. Personal trainers encourage clients to include Zone 0 training in their weekly routine, which can be achieved through micro-movement workouts, exercise snacking, or simply moving around more often. The benefits of Zone 0 training include accessibility, improved mobility, mindfulness, and overall physical health. It offers a low-impact alternative for those who prefer not to engage in intense workouts, and can be a valuable way to ease into exercise while maintaining consistency. However, it is essential to note that Zone 0 training should not replace higher-intensity activities, especially for those with pre-existing health conditions.",
  "summary": "Zone 0 training includes ultra-slow, low-arousal movements such as micro-pacing, Tai Chi walking, or leisurely movement. Here's how to do it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}