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Running Lactate Test
What's the difference between Lactate Threshold and VO2 max testing?
Lactate profiling requires finger prick samples of blood to be taken throughout the test but you are not required to wear a face mask for gas collection. The protocol differs as each step of the lactate threshold test lasts 4 minutes (5-9 stages in total) and the critical information is the occurrence of 'lactate threshold' and 'lactate turnpoint' as opposed to the absolute maximal level of exercise achieved.
What is the testing protocol?
Following a 10 minute warm up period on the treadmill, the workload is progressively increased by 1kph, each incremental step lasting 4 minutes in length. This process continues until you are forced to abandon the test, the number of steps required can range between 5 & 9 (20-36 minutes total in length). Prior to commencing the test we will take a resting finger prick blood sample and further samples at the end of each incremental step. The test results are specific to each discipline and can vary significantly.
Lactate profiling requires finger prick samples of blood to be taken throughout the test but you are not required to wear a face mask for gas collection. The protocol differs as each step of the lactate threshold test lasts 4 minutes (5-9 stages in total) and the critical information is the occurrence of 'lactate threshold' and 'lactate turnpoint' as opposed to the absolute maximal level of exercise achieved.
What is the testing protocol?
Following a 10 minute warm up period on the treadmill, the workload is progressively increased by 1kph, each incremental step lasting 4 minutes in length. This process continues until you are forced to abandon the test, the number of steps required can range between 5 & 9 (20-36 minutes total in length). Prior to commencing the test we will take a resting finger prick blood sample and further samples at the end of each incremental step. The test results are specific to each discipline and can vary significantly.
Why should I get a lactate threshold test?
The lactate threshold test is perhaps the best indicator of your 'race pace' from 5k through to marathon distance racing. The 'lactate threshold' has been used successfully to gauge marathon and half marathon training and racing whilst the 'lactate turnpoint' provides a clear indication of pacing for 5-10k distance competition. Utilizing the information from the lactate threshold test we can identify the most appropriate training and racing intensities for your chosen event distances and establish accurate training zones.
From the tests you will identify:
Lactate threshold
Lactate turnpoint
Relevant heart rate markers
Calculation of training zones
Following the test you will receive structured feedback and training suggestions which can be integrated into you regular programme.
How much does it cost?
The full cost for lactate analysis is £95, the testing session will last approximately 2 hours in total.
How do I book a test?
Calculation of training zones
Following the test you will receive structured feedback and training suggestions which can be integrated into you regular programme.
How much does it cost?
The full cost for lactate analysis is £95, the testing session will last approximately 2 hours in total.
How do I book a test?
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online event registration by The Active Network |
Need more info?
Angela Bardon
Testing Lab Manager
The Endurance Coach LTD
Northern House
2A North Road
St Helens
WA10 2TL
Telephone: 0560 3157 487
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