Use your lactate test results

You have your test results. The next step is to use them in your training settings. Keep the report nearby, including the sport, date and the zones your tester supplied.

Check the report first

• Was the test for running, cycling or another sport?
• Does it give heart rate, pace or power zones?
• Which zone system did the tester use?
• Are any units or labels unclear? Ask the tester before copying them.

Use the results in the app

1. Open the training-zone or lactate-test tools in Lactate Training.
2. Use the report’s values and units. Do not copy running values into cycling settings without checking.
3. Review the saved values against your report.
4. Ask your coach how the results relate to your goal and current plan.

If you cannot find where to enter a result, or the app’s labels do not match your report, contact us before changing values. Exact screen labels can vary with the app version.

Check your watch separately

App settings and watch settings are separate places to check. Follow your device’s instructions rather than assuming a value entered in one place changes the other.

Garmin’s lactate threshold instructions.

You can start without a test

A blood lactate test is optional. You can use Lactate Training with the data you already record. Learn about training zones or contact us if you are unsure where to start.