Joel Jamieson explains why cardiovascular fitness is foundational to performance and resilience, how to balance low, moderate, and high-intensity work, and why your recovery data only matters if you understand what it’s actually telling you. What You’ll Learn In This Episode -Why a higher HRV doesn’t always mean you’re better recovered -What Zone 2 training is actually trying to accomplish -Why cardiovascular fitness is important for improving resilience -How to balance low, moderate, & high-intensity conditioning -Why stress outside the gym should influence how you train Key Highlights Infinite Shelf Recommendation At the end of every episode, we ask our guests to add one thing to the Infinite Shelf — a book, film, album, show, or idea that’s shaped how they think, perform, or see the world. Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky “Reading that book was a light bulb going off because it explained a lot of the things I was seeing when looking at people’s lifestyles & the results of it.” – Joel Jamieson Connect with Joel Jamieson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoeljamieson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainwithmorpheus/ Website: trainwithmorpheus.com Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Momentous, a trusted supplement brand Kelly and Juliet turn to when travel and busy schedules make it harder to cover all their nutritional bases. Their multivitamin provides an easy layer of nutritional insurance for those days when eating a balanced, whole-food diet just isn’t realistic. 👉 Use code TRS and save up to 35% on your first order: https://bit.ly/Live-Momentous This episode is sponsored by LMNT, the electrolyte drink mix Kelly and Juliet drink every day – whether it’s part of their regular hydration routine or mixed into something a little more fun. Their latest favorite: combining Sparkling Lemonade LMNT with a non-alcoholic beer for an electrolyte-fueled take on a classic shandy. 👉 Order through our link and get a free sample pack of LMNT’s most popular flavors: https://bit.ly/Drink-LMNT This episode is sponsored by BEDGEAR, a complete performance sleep system designed to make your sleep setup more personalized and comfortable. From breathable pillows and sheets to temperature-regulating comforters, Kelly and Juliet use BEDGEAR to create a sleep environment that works with how they actually sleep – including helping hot sleepers stay cooler through the night. 👉 Use code TRS20 for 20% off: https://bit.ly/TRS-Bedgear #HRV #Zone2Training #CardiovascularFitness #Recovery #PerformanceTraining About The Ready State: The Ready State provides athletes, coaches, and humans of all walks of life the tools to relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve physical performance. Subscribe to Mobility Coach for customized mobility coaching, tailored to your body and lifestyle. 👉 Start a 7-day FREE TRIAL today at https://bit.ly/MC-FreeTrial. Connect with The Ready State: Visit the The Ready State WEBSITE: http://thereadystate.com Follow The Ready State on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/ Like The Ready State on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/ Follow The Ready State on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereadystate Follow The Ready State on TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_readystate