A lactate‐guided conditioning programme to improve endurance performance

• DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2002.tb05403.x
• Publication Date: 2010-06-15T04:26:52Z
• Authors: J. L. TRILK; A. J. LINDNER; H. M. GREENE; D. ALBERGHINA; S. J. WICKLER
• Keywords: Treadmill; Lactate threshold; Exercise prescription; Endurance Training

Summary Blood lactate measurements are used widely in horses to assess athletic performance, but there few published data on using as a guide for endurance improvement. The velocity at which blood concentration ([LA]) of 4 mmol/I is reached (v ) determine fitness. In an earlier study v , exercise low intensities longer duration was more effective improving than shorter, higher intensities. However, the prescription unchanged during (6 weeks). We hypothesised that, produce greater improvement same time frame, it necessary adjust conditioning regimes frequently. Six underwent initial treadmill‐based standard test (SET). A regression analysis [LA]‐speed relationship calculate 2 . Horses were then conditioned 45 min their calculated 3 times/week (6% incline). Every weeks performed SET evaluate protocol ended with 4. Mean increased 17% from 1 (P = 0.003; 5.8 ± 0.3 6.8 0.4 m/s). This demonstrates that lactate‐guided programme can significantly enhance performance over 6‐week peroid when adjusted every based