Why this matters
A self-test is useful when preparation, sampling and analysis are handled consistently. The goal is training control, not pretending that a home test is a medical lab.
What to record
For every useful lactate analysis, intensity and lactate must be linked clearly. Record pace or watts, mmol/L value, heart rate if available and the stage duration.
- Pace or watts for each stage
- Lactate in mmol/L
- Optional heart rate and RPE
- Test conditions such as heat, altitude, sleep and nutrition
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Look at the curve, not only at one value. LT1, LT2, VLamax and zones become more reliable when the protocol is repeatable and the curve shape is plausible.
- Choose a protocol before the test
- Keep stage duration and increments consistent
- Measure lactate at the end of each stage
- Enter pace or watts and mmol/L values into the app
Practical next step
Use the same protocol for future tests and compare trends instead of overinterpreting one isolated result.