Articles about lactate testing and endurance training.
Compare lactate test costs across lab sessions, mobile diagnostics, and home self-tests. See what you're actually paying for and how to evaluate formats.
Learn how to run a coach demo lactate analysis. Review step-test data, identify LT1 and LT2 thresholds, and map training zones without lab equipment.
Learn how to calculate VLamax from lactate test data using the standard formula. Step-by-step guidance on interpreting blood lactate values for anaerobic capacity tracking.
Learn how to calculate personalized training zones using lactate threshold data (LT1 & LT2) instead of age-predicted formulas. Accurate zone boundaries for every athlete.
Use a lactate training zones calculator to identify LT1 and LT2 from blood test results. Get personalized HR, pace, and power zones based on your actual metabolism.
Compare lactate curves between athletes using matched protocols, LT1 and LT2 methods, watts and W/kg. Learn what curve shape and VLamax cannot prove.
Measured lactate values become useful when intensity, curve shape, LT1, LT2 and zones are interpreted together.
Flat sections, bends, steep rises and outliers tell you a lot about test quality and metabolic response.
Start power, watt increments, stage duration, sampling timing and analysis for cyclists who want LT1 and LT2 in watts.
How to set start pace, pace increments and lactate sampling for a useful running test.
Enter Nova Lactate Plus values and calculate lactate curve, LT1, LT2, VLamax and training zones.
Your first lactate test: what you need, how to test and how to understand the results.