We may identify an individual needs a stronger ‘aerobic-base’ for a 100 km XC MTB race. Or an individual may need a greater tolerance of high intensity work for an Enduro stage-race.

Using Lactate Threshold Testing, we can define the power (W) and heart rate (bpm) that will specifically improve these components of one’s physiology. Then via consulting, we make recommendations on how to fit these types of workouts into one’s training plan effectively.

Training Responsiveness

Personalized exercise prescription effectively controls the ‘dose’ of a training stimuli so that a desired outcome in achieved. Using metabolic testing (i.e. Lactate Threshold), we can further understand the how an individual’s bioenergetics are functioning across a wide range of exercise intensities. Using analysis of a Lactate Threshold curve, we identify the ‘Aerobic Threshold’ (LT1) and ‘Lactate Threshold (LT2). These physiological turn points help an athlete organize their training levels (zones) that are used for guiding intensity. Often, when we see a ‘non-responder’ to training, the individual may be training at exercise intensities that are not appropriate for the goals of their session. The most common scenario is training too hard on easy days and subsequently being too fatigued to put in valuable effort on hard days.