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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Lactate thresholds are common estimates for maximum lactate steady state (MLSS) in endurance sports.
  • Inline speed skating presents unique biomechanical demands potentially altering lactate kinetics.
  • Validating discipline-specific lactate thresholds is crucial for accurate physiological assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To verify the discipline-specific validity of common lactate thresholds as estimates of MLSS in competitive inline speed skaters.
  • To compare the MLSS workload with individual anaerobic threshold (IAT) and lactate threshold at 4 mmol·L (LT4).

Main Methods:

  • Sixteen competitive inline speed skaters underwent an incremental exercise test to determine IAT and LT4.
  • Skater's MLSS was determined through multiple constant load tests.
  • Statistical analysis compared IAT and LT4 workloads with MLSS.

Main Results:

  • IAT and LT4 showed significant correlations with MLSS.
  • Mean differences between MLSS, IAT, and LT4 were negligible (e.g., MLSS: 29.5 km·h, IAT: 29.2 km·h, LT4: 29.6 km·h).
  • Considerable variability was observed, with 95% limits of agreement up to 10.3%.

Conclusions:

  • IAT and LT4 can be considered valid estimates of MLSS in inline speed skating.
  • Given the variability, constant load testing for MLSS determination is recommended for high-accuracy needs or elite athletes.