What is the significance of lactate baseline in a test?

Question

At the moment a lactate test begins, it is paramount to obtain an individual’s baseline lactate levels. What is intriguing is that most literature fails to mention how this test should ideally be conducted.

Answer 1

The athlete’s starting lactate level is crucial as it contrives the assessment. A baseline of 1.5 millimoles or lower is optimal. Athletes who appear to be under-rested or stressed due to high baseline values will influence the accuracy of the test. The purpose of the baseline is to ensure that changing intensities results in measurable lactate accumulation as the athlete progresses through the exercise intensity.