The Science Behind Getting Fitter & Faster: LT1, LT2 & Blood Lactate Explained | ft. Zander Mostert
This week on the Easy Double Podcast we’re joined by coach and sports scientist Zander Mostert for one of our most educational episodes yet.
We break down the science behind endurance performance and unpack the concepts runners hear all the time — but often don’t fully understand — including blood lactate, threshold training, LT1, LT2, Zone 2, aerobic development and how elite athletes actually use these metrics in training.
Using Ryan’s recent lactate test as a real-world example, Zander explains:
What lactate actually is
The difference between LT1 and LT2
Why threshold training is so…
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