Not all training is created equal. If you’re pushing hard but not seeing results—or simply want to train more efficiently—lactate threshold testing offers data-driven insight into how your body performs under stress. By identifying your unique physiological limits, we can help you fine-tune your training zones, improve endurance, and avoid burnout.

Who is Lactate Threshold Testing For?

Lactate threshold testing is ideal for:

• Competitive and recreational endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes)

• Individuals beginning a structured training program

• Those looking to break through a performance plateau

• Fitness clients curious about their metabolic efficiency

• Anyone wanting to optimize heart rate training zones or VO2 max support

Whether you’re training for your first race or refining your high-performance regimen, this test helps you target your workouts with precision.

How the Test is Done

We assess lactate accumulation in the bloodstream during a graded exercise test. As exertion increases, we monitor how your body responds metabolically—pinpointing the moment when lactate begins to accumulate faster than it can be cleared.

This test is performed either:

• On a treadmill (ideal for runners), or

• On a spinbike (ideal for cyclists)

What Tools We Use

To ensure accuracy and consistency, we use:

• Lactate Plus handheld analyzer: a gold standard in blood lactate testing

• Polar heart rate monitoring and spinbike or high-performance treadmill

• Professionally calibrated protocols tailored to your fitness level

Each test is supervised by a Daturopathic Doctor trained in lactate analysis for safety and precision.

Understanding your lactate threshold unlocks a new level of precision in your training. Rather than relying on generalized formulas or trial-and-error workouts, we use your data to map out exactly how your body produces and clears energy at different intensities. This allows us to tailor your training zones with clinical accuracy—supporting performance gains while minimizing injury risk. Whether you’re focused on endurance, speed, or recovery, these insights provide a foundation for measurable, sustainable improvement.

Your test results provide:

• Accurate heart rate zones for endurance, tempo, and threshold training

• Insight into your aerobic vs. anaerobic capacity

• Objective markers for fatigue and recovery planning

• A personalized training map to improve speed, stamina, and resilience

• A valuable tool for preventing overtraining and tracking progress

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes total
Cost: $111 CAD (including consultation)
Coverage: Eligible under most extended health benefits
Location: Available at all three clinics with both treadmill and cycling options

During the Test:

• We’ll guide you through a progressive workout with gradual increases in intensity

• Small blood samples are collected via finger prick at regular intervals

• We monitor your heart rate and perceived exertion throughout

After the Test:

• Immediate feedback and discussion of results

• A written report with training zone breakdowns and recommendations

• Optional follow-up support or integration into a custom training plan

Take the guesswork out of your training. With lactate threshold testing, you gain clarity on your body’s metabolic performance and a concrete path to improvement.

Ready to schedule your test?
Book online or call us directly to reserve your spot. Let’s build a training plan that actually works—with data you can trust.

We offer direct billing to most extended medical plans at Noble. To determine the extent of your coverage please call us to request a “Naturopathic Estimate”.