Lactate Plus - Pro Starter kit

Accurate lactate testing depends on proper execution. Taking the time to perform each measurement correctly will greatly improve the reliability of your data.

Focus on correct sampling

Always follow a consistent sampling procedure. Clean the sampling area, use a fresh lancet, and make sure the blood sample is sufficient before applying it to the strip. Careful execution is the key to obtaining reliable readings.

Understand the steady state principle

When using lactate testing to control training intensity, we are often looking for steady state. The relationship between lactate and power or velocity can vary significantly from day to day and between environments—for example from altitude to sea level or from cold to hot conditions.

Because of this variability, identifying the highest workload where lactate remains stable—often referred to as Maximum Lactate Steady State (MLSS)—is a powerful way to define and control your anaerobic threshold.

Combine lactate with perceived effort

Use lactate measurements together with your subjective Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Over time, lactate testing helps you become more aware of how specific physiological responses correspond to how the effort feels.

By combining objective lactate data with RPE and performance metrics such as power or pace, you can better control training intensity and monitor how your body responds to different training conditions.