Lactate Threshold Testing

Lactate threshold (or anaerobic threshold) is a predictor of athletic endurance performance as it is a point during physical activity where blood lactate builds up faster than the body can remove it. With proper training, athletes can increase their lactate threshold and can tolerate higher intensity exercise for longer amounts of time. This lactate threshold can be used to design and determine the efficacy of a training regimen specific to your athletic goals.

  • During this graded exercise test of increasing intensity on a treadmill or stationary bicycle, blood samples are taken with a finger stick until blood lactate concentration increases significantly.

    • 75-minute appointment.

    • Graded exercise test.

    • Can be completed on a treadmill or a bicycle.

    • Exercise intensity is increased in periods of about 3-5 minutes.

    • Blood samples are taken with a finger stick at the end of each period.

    • Heart rate will be measured.

    • Process continues until the blood lactate concentration increases significantly.

    • Results are available immediately after the test is completed.

    • A detailed document explaining the results of your tests, in addition to methods of application will be provided.