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Lactate gives energy insights -

Our bodies need energy and it is created through metabolic pathways: with oxygen, aerobic, and without oxygen, anaerobic.

We mostly rely on aerobic metabolism. This pathway is more efficient and more sustainable for long term energy. But, in situations where energy is consumed faster than it can be supplied, our bodies will rely more on anaerobic metabolism for quicker energy access.

To optimize training efforts, athletes will exercise at intensities that relate to specific balances between aerobic, anaerobic, and their byproducts.

We can measure this relationship by using lactate. Lactate is a byproduct created during anaerobic processes. Its presence gives insights into energy production and metabolic fatigue.

Lactate is only an indicator of metabolic fatigue and does not cause fatigue.

Lactate-Intensity zones

Lactate Zones

Here, we use a three-zone model comparing lactate levels and intensity. Each zone is characterized by color, intensity, and lactate concentration.

Zone 1: Green

Light to moderate intensity

Aerobic metabolism is dominant.

1 to 2 mmol/L

Zone 2: Yellow

High intensity

Anaerobic metabolism is dominant.

2 to 4 mmol/L

Zone 3: Red

Severe intensity

Higher than 4 mmol/L

Lactate Threshold

Your lactate threshold is the point where lactate is being produced faster than your body can remove it.

Once you pass this threshold, lactate will accumulate very quickly. When this occurs, your body is signally that it is working at max capacity to clear energy byproducts.

After clearing lactate, the liver can recycle it into glucose.

Lactate in History

Blood lactate has been studied intensively during the last 200 years. With notable researchers from all over the world.

Olympians and high performing athletes have popularized the incorporation of tracking lactate into their training practices.

Current Lactate Trends

Lactate data is being used to design better training programs, typically to improve endurance.

Having access to lactate results, give clarity into the optimal training intensity needed for improvement while minimalizing recovery times.

Current training intensity distributions fall under three models: the pyramidal, polarized, and threshold.

Lactate can also be used as a performance marker for sprinting and shorter distance running by measuring your maximal rate of lactate accumulation, VLmax.

Redefining Limits

Lactate is a gold standard biomarker for physical performance.

WHy?

Lactate gives energy insights -

Lactate-Intensity zones

Lactate Zones

Lactate Threshold

Heart Rate

Power and Speed

Heart Rate

VO2 Max

Power and Speed

Heart Rate

Power and Speed

Power and Speed

Power and Speed

Lactate in History

Current Lactate Trends

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

Understanding ImproVEMENT with lactate data

For Endurance

For Acceleration

Discover where Precision and Performance Meet

Redefining Limits

Lactate is a gold standard biomarker for physical performance.

WHy?

Lactate gives energy insights -

Lactate-Intensity zones

Lactate Zones

Lactate Threshold

Heart Rate

Power and Speed

Heart Rate

VO2 Max

Power and Speed

Heart Rate

Power and Speed

Power and Speed

Power and Speed

Lactate in History

Current Lactate Trends

PeakFormX. Your Lactate Future.

Understanding ImproVEMENT with lactate data

For Endurance

For Acceleration

Discover where Precision and Performance Meet

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