Member Question:

"I want to do the lactate threshold (LT) tests I've seen: 30 min TT for bike or run, 1,000 meter TT for swim. My concern is that my heart rate spikes with a very small increase in effort. For example, I can walk at around 120 bpm, but if I break into so much as a shuffle it's immediately at 150+, and I don't know what that does to an LT test. With this kind of situation, will an LT test be accurate or even useful? Does this mean I need to start out with just walks and build base or something? Thanks in advance for any help."

Answer:

Let’s start with the lowest common denominator. Like all complex answers, it depends in terms of fitness. Let’s say you have spent the majority of the last eight years eating bon-bons and watching The Price is Right – full well knowing this is the last time you’ll be able to see Bob Barker on a daily basis. [.....]

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