testing

4 posts tagged "testing".

• 20 August 2026

  Lactate, VO2 Max, or Combined: Which Test Should You Book?

  Three tests, one decision. Here's an honest guide to whether you need a lactate threshold test, a VO2 max test, or the combined profile, based on what you actually train for.

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• 29 June 2026

  Lactate vs Ventilatory Thresholds: Our Findings and Why We Measure Blood, Not Breath

  Ventilatory thresholds estimate your training zones from your breathing. Blood lactate measures them directly. We regularly see the two disagree by enough to ruin a pace target, which is why we measure blood for thresholds.

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• 12 May 2026

  What's Actually in a Lactate Threshold Test Report

  A walk through what you actually receive in a lactate threshold test report, section by section, from at-a-glance summary to retest recommendations.

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• 8 May 2026

  Do You Actually Need a Lactate Threshold Test? An Honest Answer

  Most athletes who book a lactate threshold test benefit from it, some don't. Here is who walks away with the most useful data, and who should wait.

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