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Incremental Blood Lactate Assessment

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Blood lactate assessment is used to monitor changes in fitness at different points in the periodised training plan. Blood lactate response to exercise is much more sensitive than VO_2max and can provide a more accurate representation of training status.

As fitness improves the blood lactate response at a given power output or speed will be lower. This means a greater power output will be achieved before blood lactate increases to a level that will compromise performance.

When viewed in a graph, the blood lactate curve moves down and to the right as performance improves. Click here to view Incremental Step Test graph

When blood lactate values are linked to heart rate at a given speed or power output a much more relevant training band prescription can be made.

In order to ensure that test results are consistent and reliable it is important that you are tested where possible at the same time of day and in a rested state. In order for you to get the most time out of your incremental blood lactate assessment, please have your pre-test guidelines downloaded and completed.

Click here to download pre-test guidelines

Click here to view an example report provided for incremental blood lactate response

Oarsome Sport & Fitness

Incremental Blood Lactate Assessment

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