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  • 1Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. A.Philp@dundee.ac.uk

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Two weekly training sessions at the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) improved physiological markers in runners. Both continuous and intermittent training at MLSS enhanced running velocity and VO2max.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Running Performance

Background:

  • The maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) is a key indicator of endurance capacity.
  • Determining optimal training stimuli for moderately trained runners is crucial for performance enhancement.
  • Previous research has explored various training intensities, but the efficacy of MLSS-specific training requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of training at the maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) as an exercise stimulus in moderately trained runners.
  • To compare the physiological adaptations resulting from continuous (CONT) versus intermittent (INT) training protocols at vMLSS.
  • To evaluate changes in lactate threshold (LT), MLSS velocity (vMLSS), and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) following a structured training intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Fourteen moderately trained runners (12 male, 2 female) participated in the study.
  • Following baseline assessments (LT, VO2max, vMLSS), participants underwent a 4-week training period.
  • Two training groups were formed: CONT (2 sessions/week at vMLSS) and INT (2 sessions/week, interval-based around vMLSS).

Main Results:

  • Both CONT and INT groups showed significant increases in vMLSS (CONT: 8%, INT: 5%).
  • Running speed at LT improved significantly in both groups (CONT: 7%, INT: 9%).
  • VO2max increased significantly in the CONT group (10%) and to a lesser extent in the INT group (6%).

Conclusions:

  • Two weekly training sessions at vMLSS can effectively improve physiological responses in moderately trained runners.
  • Both continuous and intermittent training protocols at MLSS elicit significant improvements in LT, vMLSS, and VO2max.
  • MLSS-based training represents a viable strategy for enhancing endurance performance in this population.