Lactate Threshold Testing for Runners, Cyclists and Swimmers
* We are presently only testing runners on our treadmill. We are introducing cycling and swimming very soon!
LACTATE THRESHOLD TESTING
DOMINIC SMITH
Head Sports Scientist and Performance Analyst
BSc Sports and Exercise Science/MSc Performance Science and Physiology
Dominic our resident elite distance runner explains lactate threshold testing……..
Blood lactate testing is a method to determine your training zones. It is used to measure the level of lactate in your blood during exercise by taking finger prick tests. Lactate is a substance that your body produces when it breaks down glucose for energy, especially when you're working hard, like during intense exercise.
The lactate threshold is the point at which your body starts producing lactate faster than it can clear it away. It's an important indicator of your exercise intensity and endurance capacity. By identifying your lactate threshold, we can determine the level of exercise intensity at which you can perform for an extended period without fatigue setting in too quickly.
// What is it?
// Why would lactate threshold testing benefit you?
Determines your current level of performance
Creates a training zone profile. Including zones by speed and heart rate
Enables you to improve your performance by optimising your effectiveness and efficiency of training to aid aerobic development
Essential for competition preparation
Pre Test - Questionnaire pre arrival; consult with sports scientist on arrival regarding your training/performance; height and weight taken
Test
1. 12-15 minute test on a treadmill
2. Blood samples taken at rest, throughout the test and upon completion
3. Heart rate taken throughout test to contrast with blood lactate values
4. Training plan, training zones and lactate turn point with accompanying heart rate and predicted VO2 max available from results
Test Completion - When lactate threshold has been reached, which will feel like a intensity of 7/10 effort
// The Test
Our Services and Packages
TIER 1 (£125)
Lactate Threshold Test
Pre testing questionnaire
Single lactate testing session
Training zones and lactate threshold identified
Custom training discussed
Post test profile report within 7 days
TIER 2 (£175)
Lactate Test + Re-Test
Pre testing questionnaire
Repeat lactate testing pre and post a training block
Lactate threshold adaptations identified and training adjustments made
Custom training reviewed
Post test profile report within 7 days
TIER 3 (£175 + Plan Cost) Lactate Test + Re-Test + Custom Training Plan
Pre testing questionnaire
Repeat lactate testing pre and post a training block
Lactate threshold adaptations identified and training adjustments made
Post test profile report within 7 days
6-24 Week Custom training plan through training peaks
TIER 4 (£175 + Monthly Fee) Lactate Test + Re-Test + Monthly Training Plan
Pre testing questionnaire
Repeat lactate testing pre and post a training block
Lactate threshold adaptations identified and training adjustments made
Post test profile report within 7 days
Monthly custom training plan, which is adjustable to changes in your life/training
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