Lactate Testing

Dial in your riding and running training zones by using your physiology to determine thresholds, zone 2 and where your “hard” work should be done.

Make “easy” days easy and push hard when you need to. Know the difference with lactate testing.

  • Determine 2.0 and 4.0 mmol blood lactate levels during exercise

  • Correlate BLa levels with heart rate to determine ideal training intensities

  • Bike and Run testing available

  • Avoid the VO2 mask and breath free during the test

Cost: $225

Sample Report (click to view)

Athletes often seek to optimize their training regimen to enhance performance and achieve their full potential. One valuable tool in this pursuit is testing blood lactate levels. Blood lactate testing provides critical insights into an athlete's physiological response to exercise, aiding in the customization of training intensity and duration. By measuring the concentration of lactate in the blood, athletes can pinpoint their lactate threshold, the point at which lactate begins to accumulate in the bloodstream faster than it can be metabolized. This threshold is a key indicator of aerobic fitness and endurance capacity.

Firstly, blood lactate testing helps athletes tailor their training zones effectively. By identifying individual lactate thresholds, athletes can establish precise intensity levels for different types of workouts, ensuring they train optimally without overexertion or underperformance. Secondly, monitoring lactate levels allows athletes and coaches to track progress over time and adjust training plans accordingly, leading to more efficient improvements in performance.

According to a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, blood lactate testing significantly improved endurance performance in trained cyclists by guiding individualized training interventions. Additionally, research from the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine highlights the correlation between lactate threshold and endurance performance in elite runners, underscoring the importance of lactate testing in optimizing athletic training strategies. Overall, blood lactate testing emerges as a valuable tool for athletes seeking to maximize their training efficacy and achieve peak performance.