Comments on: Training Periods

By: tejvan

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:12:00 +0000

a lactate threhshold of 91% max HR sounds quite high. Professional athletes would be a little higher but not much.

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By: Ian

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:42:38 +0000

Thanks for the reply.

I’ve been cycling for two years now. My lactate threshold seems to be around 174bpm (my max is 190bpm) at 265 watts. From what you’re saying an elite athlete would be able to maintain their lactate threshold at a higher heart rate thus the ability to produce more power?

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By: tejvan

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:07:45 +0000

Your lactate threshold level can vary depending on how fit you are. If you are a beginner it will be at a much lower heart rate than if you are an elite athlete.

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By: Ian Simpson

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:21:12 +0000

Very interesting and informative article. I’m hoping to race come next spring and have no idea on how to gauge how to train at this part of the year. I have been working on my ftp of late (via a plan I received), but now after reading your article I’m wondering if it is far too early in the season to be doing this kind of work…..

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By: Doug

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:08:23 +0000

I agree: very informative.

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By: Lewis

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:53:44 +0000

Great article. Very informative

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