We have a high intensity interval training on the water (canoe sprint)
1'20" work (100% VO2max) / 2' rest (55% VO2max) x 4 repeat x 4 sets.
We collected a blood simples at 3', 5', 8' and 10'.
All athletes are stayers. It was different results.
On average, results can be divided into two groups.
1 - La(mmol/l) 3.5 - 5.2 - 12.5 - 10.3
2 - La(mmol/l) 12.5 - 13.2 - 13.4 - 10.7
What does it mean?
Disagree. To conclude that there is a higher anaerobic or aerobic capacity you need to ensure the following:
1.Did the actual intensity match the described workload?
2.Can you associate your VO2max performance data with the lower levels?
3.Can you associate your strength capacities with the higher levels?
4.Did you check for a fatigue index before the session? Did everybody have the "same fatigue level" ?
To me, only then you can draw proper conclusions.
Interesting question, Dr. Zamotin.
I recommend you this article: "Lactate metabolism : a new paradigm for the third millennium" written by Dr. Gladden (2004). Despite the publishing date, you will be able to find the "state of art"of this subject and the precise value of your outcomes in the "lactate shuttle era"!
Best regards
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