Greetings
Has anyone ever utilized lactate threshold testing models for monitoring their training? I have a copy of Jan Olbrechts book on the subject on the way from a contact in Belgium as the book is not available in the US right now. The finger stick monitors seem pretty straight forward to use as well. I am intrigued with the idea of using this tool over the winter just for the fun of it. Do any of you have any experience with this subject and/or advice. I am a master swimmer mostly prepping for OW events in the 1-3 mile distance. My son is a USA age group swimmer. We will both use the monitor if I can get him to tolerate the finger sticks.
Thanks
Spudfin
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Beth
Here is the link for the monitors. www.lactate.com/index.html
You also need to factor in the cost of strips and control reagents. It is not cheap but if you want a coach to do it at a facility in this area it starts at $200.00 a test and one test is sort of useless in a training year. In that context the cost of a strip and reagents and the initial price of the monitor is reasonable.
There is a good deal of info to read on the site as well.
Another question I have is what do you do with the data in terms of planning and modifying workouts to meet your goals. I guess Olbrecht addresses that in his book at length. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy. My interest in all of this is mostly academic as I am not talented in the pool just like the science of it all. Yes I have been accused of always requiring a learning curve in my life. True!
Spudfin
Beth
Here is the link for the monitors. www.lactate.com/index.html
You also need to factor in the cost of strips and control reagents. It is not cheap but if you want a coach to do it at a facility in this area it starts at $200.00 a test and one test is sort of useless in a training year. In that context the cost of a strip and reagents and the initial price of the monitor is reasonable.
There is a good deal of info to read on the site as well.
Another question I have is what do you do with the data in terms of planning and modifying workouts to meet your goals. I guess Olbrecht addresses that in his book at length. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy. My interest in all of this is mostly academic as I am not talented in the pool just like the science of it all. Yes I have been accused of always requiring a learning curve in my life. True!
Spudfin
