Building Your Aerobic Engine: VO₂ Max & Zone 2 Training for Mountain Performance and Longevity

Free 60-minute online workshop for mountain athletes ages 30-70

VO₂Max & Zone 2 Training for Mountain Performance and Longevity

Build the engine you need for stronger climbs, longer ski days, and decades of autonomy in the mountains.

“My endurance on long hikes and ski tours has completely changed. I recover faster, feel more capable, and finally understand how to train my engine the right way.”
– Will F.

Live on Zoom - Wednesday, December 17th @ 5:00PM MT / 7:00PM ET

This is for you, if...

You want to increase stamina on climbs, skis, or long trail days - without feeling gassed halfway through.
You feel like your fitness is inconsistent season to season, and want an engine that’s reliable year-round.
You’ve tried to “just do more cardio,” but don’t really understand how VO₂ max and Zone 2 actually work.
You care about longevity - you want to be outdoors, active, and capable for life.
You’re a skier, runner, rider, climber, or hiker who wants to pair smart gym training with aerobic development.

No experience required. Just curiosity and a desire to get more out of your training.

Build a stronger engine in 2–3 hours per week

(without guessing, overtraining, or wasting time on the wrong cardio intensity)

Why is VO₂ Max the Single Best Predictor of Longevity?

And why do mountain athletes who improve it gain not just performance – but decades of physical autonomy?

The Real Science Behind Zone 2 Training

How to find your Zone 2 (for real), how long to stay there, and how it quietly transforms your endurance.

How Strength Training + Aerobic Training Work Together

Most athletes separate them. The smart ones combine them. I’ll show you the exact framework.

The Mistakes That Kill Aerobic Progress

Why many mountain athletes stop improving their engine by doing more… instead of doing better.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have...

A clear, personalized plan to build your aerobic base
A method for properly implementing Zone 2
A strength + conditioning framework for long-term mountain performance
The confidence to train with purpose – not randomness
A deeper understanding of how to train for decades of mountain autonomy

Meet Your Coach: Michael Krushinsky

Michael Krushinsky is a strength & conditioning coach for mountain athletes ages 30–80. His work blends strength, aerobic science, and movement skill to help athletes build durable, high-performance bodies that last for decades. He’s helped hundreds of skiers, riders, runners, and climbers build stronger engines and return to the mountains more capable than ever.

Current MTN STRNG Athletes say...

For me, Michael is the right coach when it comes to anything body-wellness related. Trust the systems. Take it seriously. Push yourself, and allow yourself to be pushed during the training sessions. Observe the results. Crush some skin tracks. Take care of yourself outside the gym. Ask yourself, what is the value of being immensely physically capable? To me, it's priceless.

Since starting at MTN STRNG I have gotten physically stronger. I am lifting heavier than I have before. It has helped my endurance on longer hiking and backpacking trips. It has also taught me how to work out thoughtfully and to reduce the risk of injury.

Actually targeting my problem injury areas has made a massively noticeable difference - riding, biking, and just living with less fear of getting hurt. The gym community is awesome too. I genuinely look forward to it every week, and it’s become a permanent part of my routine.

Workshop Logistics

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 17

⏰ Time: 5:00PM Mountain Time || 7:00PM Eastern

📍 Location: Live on Zoom

💰 Cost: Free

Replay: Yes, but only for people who register.