Conor explains this fascinating method of training, used to great success by Norwegian athletes like Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt! π³π΄ Have you used lactate testing in your cycling training?
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10 Comments
So basically just pyramidal training, except that they do actual measurements more often
I totally agree with this form of training. I try to link me perceive lactate level to my heart rate and measured power data to determine my endurance capacity for a long ride. Lactate extremes seem to build cumulatively with HIIT/Sprint segments so by limiting these I can ride longer and longer distances.
It changes every day so Iβve become somewhat aware of my daily limits. π
I find this an incredibly interesting field of study. Iβd be interested in Ollieβs take in the science behind this effect.
Sounds legit but you can't dip above a threshold…
What is height of this guy? And what is frame size of bike?
Those who didn't understand:
Lactate: a sort of liquid that got sent to your bloodstream that sends a signal of pain to your brain to tell you to stop because what the hell are u doing U're not supposed to do this U're suppose to be eating salt and vinegar chips.
The Norwegian method is to not get the peak amount of lactate build up during cardiovascular activity inorder for you to:
1)Prevent injury
2) Prevent fatigue
This in turn, improve your training and results because you can push your limit by not taking chunks of your energy and not get fatigue. So no pain water to hurt you that much during such strenuous runs, cycling or swimming
Measuring lactate is easy. The art is to know what to do and when. Its like using PMs. It takes a sh*tload of experience to individualise optimal prescription.
I alwayst though Norwegian method was doping
Unless you trained yourself to recuperate better from it , by busting the treshold often in training
Now I have to measure my lactate to be the best cyclist I can be?
There are positives and negatives to this. One of those negatives is its harder to train the top end with this method, amongst other things. It can be done but it isnt optimal. The best thing is to have most of your rides like this, and have about 15-18% of your training be focused on the top end, but using workouts specifically designed to boost it. Not just going hard. It has to be structured. As stated, you will get these benefits, and a decent top end too, especially beneficial if racing is your thing. In my case, i race cyclocross, where max everything is needed for an hour. So i definitely need that top end and the endurance of that top end as well as lots of high intensity interval training closer to race season.