Zones 1-2 covers the majority of the central London network and is practical for local users who need to expense business travel.
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While Chelsea doesn't have its own tube station, the closest stations are only a short walk from the area – these are Sloane Square on the District and Circle lines and South Kensington on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Both are in Travelcard Zone 1.
There are ways to estimate HR zones including the formula 220-age to find out maximum heart rate. Zone 2 is approximately 60-70% of maximum heart rate. For me, HRmax would be 220-30= 190.
London is divided into 1–9 zones*, but most of it fits into zones 1–6. Central London is zone 1, zone 2 is the ring around zone 1, zone 3 is the ring around 2 and so on.
Every London Underground line—except for the Waterloo & City line—has stations in zone 2. It was created on 22 May 1983 and extends from approximately 2 to 5 miles (3 to 8 km) from Piccadilly Circus.
Think of it as going for a jog while you can still hold a conversation – somewhere between 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. The purpose behind Zone 2 training is to be able to sustain a pace just below your aerobic threshold for 30+ minutes.
Zone 1: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation; Zone 2: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and, if it occurs, will only exist for a short time.
Zone 1 is considered the target range for warm-up and recovery work and should be about 50-60% of your heart rate (HR) max. Zone 2 is considered the target range for aerobic and base fitness work and should be about 60-70% of your HRmax.
Greenwich and Cutty Sark stations are in both zones 2 and 3. A travelcard for zones 1 and 2 will take you from central London to Greenwich by any rail or bus route. to explain a bit - there are a few places that are in more than one zone.