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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George
Thanks for the numbers. How are they derived? Like most heart rate and RPE models it seems there is wide variation for the targets among athletes . Hence my interest in blood lactate levels. It takes out all the subjectivity of RPE and the inherent variables in HR based workouts. The other thing about lactate testing is that it supposedly identifies each persons efficiencies and lack thereof in terms of the different metabolic systems. One of the things I am interested to learn is what to do with my workouts once I get some data. Keep the info coming it is very interesting.
Many Thanks
Spudfn
George
Thanks for the numbers. How are they derived? Like most heart rate and RPE models it seems there is wide variation for the targets among athletes . Hence my interest in blood lactate levels. It takes out all the subjectivity of RPE and the inherent variables in HR based workouts. The other thing about lactate testing is that it supposedly identifies each persons efficiencies and lack thereof in terms of the different metabolic systems. One of the things I am interested to learn is what to do with my workouts once I get some data. Keep the info coming it is very interesting.
Many Thanks
Spudfn
