Lactate Profiling
Lactate profiling allows us to tailor your training to your specific physiological needs.
Measuring blood lactate concentration gives you precision and clarity when analysing your physiological response to training, as well as confidence when determining training priorities throughout the season.
We offer three different lactate profiling services:
Option 1 - Step Test
This standardised single-session test involves increasing intensity while taking lactate samples at regular intervals. The result provides your baseline lactate profile, RÁS-specific 6-zone training model, and key training priorities.
Cost: £100 (includes test, report, and feedback).
Option 2 - Step Test & Durability Test
Conducted over two sessions, this includes the Step Test plus a personalised Durability Test (1-2 weeks later). The Durability Test clarifies Step Test results and adds crucial data to refine training based on your specific goals. The protocol is tailored to your goals and race demands: e.g., 180 mins at LT1 for long-course triathletes or 60 mins at LT2 for short-course athletes.
Cost: £180 (includes both tests, report, and feedback).
Option 3 - Durability Test Only
If you already have a lactate profile from our Step Test or another provider, we still offer a standalone Durability Test that can be conducted in one session. The Durability Test clarifies Step Test results and adds crucial data to refine training based on your specific goals. The protocol is tailored to your goals and race demands: e.g., 180 mins at LT1 for long-course triathletes or 60 mins at LT2 for short-course athletes.
Cost: £100 (includes test, report, and feedback).
Following your purchase, we will contact you to set up dates, times, and locations.
Lactate profiling allows us to tailor your training to your specific physiological needs.
Measuring blood lactate concentration gives you precision and clarity when analysing your physiological response to training, as well as confidence when determining training priorities throughout the season.
We offer three different lactate profiling services:
Option 1 - Step Test
This standardised single-session test involves increasing intensity while taking lactate samples at regular intervals. The result provides your baseline lactate profile, RÁS-specific 6-zone training model, and key training priorities.
Cost: £100 (includes test, report, and feedback).
Option 2 - Step Test & Durability Test
Conducted over two sessions, this includes the Step Test plus a personalised Durability Test (1-2 weeks later). The Durability Test clarifies Step Test results and adds crucial data to refine training based on your specific goals. The protocol is tailored to your goals and race demands: e.g., 180 mins at LT1 for long-course triathletes or 60 mins at LT2 for short-course athletes.
Cost: £180 (includes both tests, report, and feedback).
Option 3 - Durability Test Only
If you already have a lactate profile from our Step Test or another provider, we still offer a standalone Durability Test that can be conducted in one session. The Durability Test clarifies Step Test results and adds crucial data to refine training based on your specific goals. The protocol is tailored to your goals and race demands: e.g., 180 mins at LT1 for long-course triathletes or 60 mins at LT2 for short-course athletes.
Cost: £100 (includes test, report, and feedback).
Following your purchase, we will contact you to set up dates, times, and locations.
Lactate profiling allows us to tailor your training to your specific physiological needs.
Measuring blood lactate concentration gives you precision and clarity when analysing your physiological response to training, as well as confidence when determining training priorities throughout the season.
We offer three different lactate profiling services:
Option 1 - Step Test
This standardised single-session test involves increasing intensity while taking lactate samples at regular intervals. The result provides your baseline lactate profile, RÁS-specific 6-zone training model, and key training priorities.
Cost: £100 (includes test, report, and feedback).
Option 2 - Step Test & Durability Test
Conducted over two sessions, this includes the Step Test plus a personalised Durability Test (1-2 weeks later). The Durability Test clarifies Step Test results and adds crucial data to refine training based on your specific goals. The protocol is tailored to your goals and race demands: e.g., 180 mins at LT1 for long-course triathletes or 60 mins at LT2 for short-course athletes.
Cost: £180 (includes both tests, report, and feedback).
Option 3 - Durability Test Only
If you already have a lactate profile from our Step Test or another provider, we still offer a standalone Durability Test that can be conducted in one session. The Durability Test clarifies Step Test results and adds crucial data to refine training based on your specific goals. The protocol is tailored to your goals and race demands: e.g., 180 mins at LT1 for long-course triathletes or 60 mins at LT2 for short-course athletes.
Cost: £100 (includes test, report, and feedback).
Following your purchase, we will contact you to set up dates, times, and locations.
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Step Test
Conducted indoors (treadmill or turbo trainer)
60 minutes
Workload gradually increases over time
Durability Test
Conducted indoors or outdoors
60+ minutes depending on the type of session
Intensity is tailored to your training priorities and can be used to assess durability at target race pace e.g. 180 minutes @ 210w (LT1) for long-course triathletes or 60 minutes @ 300w (LT2) for short-course triathletes
We recommend three lactate profiling sessions (step test and durability test) per year for bike and run:
Early Season (General Preparation Phase)
Mid Season (Specific Preparation Phase)
Late Season (Competition Preparation Phase)