Articles about lactate testing and endurance training.
FTP and lactate threshold are related, but they measure different things with different training implications.
How post-training lactate values can support recovery monitoring when interpreted in context.
The fast energy pathway behind lactate production and its role in endurance performance.
How LT1 and LT2 help apply the 80/20 model more precisely in endurance training.
A practical cost comparison of lab testing, mobile diagnostics and at-home lactate self-tests.
Typical heart-rate behavior at LT2 and how to calibrate heart-rate zones with lactate testing.
Heat and altitude can shift lactate values. Here is how to keep tests comparable.
Lactate-based zones show where metabolism actually changes, instead of relying on generic percentages.
A comparison of treadmill and outdoor lactate testing, including repeatability and practical constraints.
The slope of the lactate curve shows how quickly your metabolism shifts under increasing load.
The right testing rhythm depends on training phase, sport and performance level.
A direct comparison of two popular portable lactate meters: cost, handling, strips and ideal use cases.