Lactate threshold with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#330

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 21 March 2022

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Mark Burnley, PhD, is an exercise physiologist at the University of Wolverhampton. In this episode, we discuss the lactate threshold (specifically, the first lactate threshold), how to measure it, what it means, and more. This is part one of a two-part interview with Mark. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Terminology and definitions of exercise intensity domains and thresholds -Methods for assessing the threshold separating the moderate and heavy intensity domains, including lactate testing and gas exchange tests -Pros and cons of different testing methods -How-to guide to lactate testing, including protocols, sampling tips, and how to interpret the data -How does knowing your (first lactate) threshold help inform your training? -What is the value in doing lactate spot checks in training? SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts330/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using the free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator on precisionfuelandhydration.com. Book a free one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@precicionhydration.com and they will be happy to help. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Mark's Twitter, ResearchGate, and Youtube channel Critical Power and VO2 kinetics with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#257 VLaMax, Polarised training, Fatigue and Complexity with Mark Burnley, PhD | EP#331 Lactate Threshold Concepts How Valid are They? - Faude et al. 2009 Lactate in contemporary biology: a phoenix risen - Brooks et. al. 2021 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	That Traathlon Show 330.
0:17.6	Hey, what's up everybody, and welcome back to another episode of that triathlon show, the podcast presented by scientific triathlon.com.
0:26.6	I'm your host Michael, and on today's episode, I interview Dr. Mark Burnley.
0:30.1	Mark is an exercise physiologist at the University of Wolverhampton, and in this episode we discuss the lactate threshold specifically the first lactate threshold
0:38.1	including things like how to measure it what it means and more this is part one of a two-part
0:43.5	interview with mark so we will have a bunch of other topics that we discuss in next week's
0:47.9	episodes but i will talk more about that at the end of this one as a teaser for what's
0:53.4	to come next week before we get into this interview with a teaser for what's to come next week.
0:54.9	Before we get into this interview with Mark, though, a big thanks to our sponsors,
0:58.4	precision fuel and hydration.
1:00.1	Precision fuel and hydration have a range of tools and products to help you personalize
1:03.4	your fueling and hydration strategy so that you can perform at your best.
1:06.9	Everyone sweats differently, both in terms of sweat rate and sweat sodium concentration,
1:23.8	so hydration strategies should be individualized, and fueling strategies will also need to be adapted based primarily on the duration and intensity of exercise or competition, as well as on the athlete's ability to tolerate certain amounts and types of fuel.
1:27.7	You can use the free online sweat test and the quick carb calculator on precision fuel and hydration.com to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training
1:32.6	and racing. And you can book a free one-on-one video consultation with the team to refine your
1:38.2	strategy. As a listener of the show, you can get 15% off your first order of fueling and
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1:52.4	swim trainer is a one-of-a-kind swim bench that helps you improve your technique through an early
1:56.7	catch, maximize propulsion through a more powerful stroke, and stay consistent by doing swim
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