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.
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Spudfin
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George
Thanks for the link to the article. It was very interesting. In my readings it is interesting to note that blood lactate production is very different across the board for different athletes. I have played with heart rates and RPE as well and was shocked to learn that my HR was way higher than my RPE would suggest in the beginning and now my RPE is way higher than my actual heart rates. Benefits of training!!! I am interested to know the lactate levels versus HR versus RPE and how my training regimen can alter the blood lactate levels. At the end of the day if I change the way I train in reference to blood lactate can I swim farther faster with less pain. And on and on my brain goes. Thanks for the article.
Spudfin
George
Thanks for the link to the article. It was very interesting. In my readings it is interesting to note that blood lactate production is very different across the board for different athletes. I have played with heart rates and RPE as well and was shocked to learn that my HR was way higher than my RPE would suggest in the beginning and now my RPE is way higher than my actual heart rates. Benefits of training!!! I am interested to know the lactate levels versus HR versus RPE and how my training regimen can alter the blood lactate levels. At the end of the day if I change the way I train in reference to blood lactate can I swim farther faster with less pain. And on and on my brain goes. Thanks for the article.
Spudfin
