... used in a chemical reaction to convert the lactate back into pyruvate and co2 which can then be dispersed thus freeing up the muscles. During this test the heart rate of the athlete is also monitored and recorded, therefore when the lactate threshold is reached the heart rate at which it was reached is determined. This information can then be taken to the coach and used in training, as the coach will know at what intensity to peak and plateau the athlete at. Therefore the rationale for this lab report is to obtain a lactate threshold level for a participant in order for them to maximise their training. Method: Table 1 MALE Stage 1 (km/h) Stage 2 (km/h) Stage 3 (km/h) Stage 4 (km/h) Stage 5 (km/h) Fair 9 10.5 12 13.5 15 Average 11 12.5 14 15.5 17 Good 13 14.5 16 17.5 19 Excellent 15 16.5 18 19.5 21 The participant turned up to the test dressed in the appropriate clothing for the event. Once there a consent form and Par Q were signed to ensure good health of the participant, the ...

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