Blood lactate testing measures how your body responds to increasing exercise intensity. Small blood samples are taken during exercise to identify key physiological markers such as:

• Aerobic threshold

• Lactate threshold

• Training zones

• Endurance efficiency

• High-intensity capacity

This helps guide smarter training instead of guessing.

Testing is suitable for:

• Runners

• Hyrox athletes

• Cyclists

• Triathletes

• Team sport athletes

• Recreational gym-goers

• Anyone wanting more accurate training data

You do not need to be an elite athlete to benefit.

Most sessions take between 45–60 minutes depending on the type of assessment being performed.

For best results:

• Avoid hard training for 24 hours beforehand

• Arrive well hydrated

• Avoid large meals 2–3 hours prior

• Bring appropriate footwear and training gear

• Continue normal caffeine intake unless advised otherwise

Typically:

• Running shoes

• Heart rate monitor (if you own one)

• Water bottle

• Towel

Specific requirements will be outlined before your session

Only minimally. A very small blood sample is taken at each stage, similar to a glucose test. To collect this we only have to do a finger prick a few times throughout the whole test. Most people are surprised by how quick and tolerable it is.