Lactate Threshold Test

This test can be useful for an endurance athlete who is looking to improve how fast they can go for an extended period of time. By testing the lactate in your blood at many different intensities, you can see if the effort where the blood is taken is sustainable for a long time or only a short time. When the level of lactate changes and increases, this indicates that the body is working harder to meet the demands of the exercise. These points where lactate changes can indicate different intensities, and these "zones" can be used within an exercise program to help aid in improving performance!  Athlete who can benefit from this type of test are runners, cyclists, triathletes, or any type of cardiovascular athlete.