Concept2 Forum

Lactate threshold values vary between individuals but also between activities. LT is the point where blood lactate exceeds 3.75mMol/ltr and in a trained athlete this is about 87% of heart rate max. It is possible to feel this point as your limbs "go heavy" and you tire. My running LT is about 5bpm h...

It is a good idea to release the pole grip toward the end of a poling stroke to: 1. Give additional impetus to the last phase of poling, and 2. Allow your wrist joint to lubricate itself (with synovial fluid) and prevent injury (especially tenosynovitis). Your RS pole loops need to be quite tight so...