What is Lactate Threshold?

About this episode

In this episode, the coaches discuss lactate threshold training and its biological implications.

Summary: In Episode 9, the coaches provide insight and context for lactate threshold (LT) training and discuss the basic biology behind these higher-intensity sessions. Key Discussion Points: Addressing Common Misconceptions: Understanding LAH+ in the body Soreness is not leftover LAH+ La- is not bad, it is fuel Deep Dive: What is your Lactate Threshold How does Lactate/H+ accumulate How does buffering + clearance work Why does it burn when I’m beyond LT What happens when you keep training beyond LT Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback Submit questions for the “Ask Me Anything” episode! Noteworthy Moments/Quotes: 3:52 - The coaches share their Coaching Moments from the past few weeks 9:02 - Coach Donald shares some Training Myths revolving around lactate threshold 14:44 - The coaches start their Deep Dive into lactate threshold: what it is, how does it affect you and what happens when you train at your lactate threshold 36:39 - Coach Donald provides a brief recap of the concepts covered in the episode 45:54 - The coaches offer some practical Training Takeaways for athletes 48:19 - Coach Donald shares that the topic for Ep. 11 is “Ask Me Anything,” and encourages listeners to…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Donald

Topics covered

• lactate threshold
• training
• sports science
• fitness
• health

Keywords

• lactate threshold
• training myths
• buffering
• acidity
• soreness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GH Performance, Webinar

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