Lactate Threshold

Will continuous lactate monitoring revolutionize the way we train, or is it just another costly sports-science fad?

CLM could end up bridging the gap between "the Norwegian Training Method" that requires multiple blood samples per workout and something far less invasive for triathletes—and it's already causing ripples in pro cycling.

The "Norwegian Training Method” has become a fascination amongst triathletes, but with its reliance on near-constant blood lactate testing, it can be dauntingly impractical. We look at how everyday triathletes can try it without a blood lactate meter or 35-hour training weeks.

The latest research suggests that muscle oxygen can detect exercise thresholds, with no blood required.

I’ve thought about doing some off-season testing. Which test makes the most sense for triathletes?