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Everyone wants to ride faster. Last week we discussed VO2max and natural ability. Now we get to the good stuff - lactate threshold (LT). The burn.

The reason we enjoy talking about LT is because it is highly trainable. Don’t get us wrong, natural ability still plays a huge role, both with VO2max and LT, but for almost every individual, training properly will ramp up LT.

Lactate Threshold?
Lactate is a by-product of anaerobic metabolism that, despite common misconception, is produced across all exercise intensities. In fact, even when you stand up from sitting in a chair, lactate acid is produced.

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