TY - BOOK AU - Janssen,Peter G.J.M. TI - Lactate threshold training SN - 0736037551 AV - RC1235 .J36 2001 PY - 2001///] CY - Champaign, IL PB - Human Kinetics KW - Sports KW - Physiological aspects KW - Physical education and training N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-296) and index; Energy --; Heart rate --; The deflection point --; Lactate --; Overtraining --; Circulation --; Blood levels --; Nutrition --; Heart rate patterns N2 - All endurance athletes must be able to train their bodies to handle high levels of lactic acid in the bloodstream. That is why athletes looking for breakthroughs in speed and endurance will find Lactate Threshold Training an indispensable resource. Elite athletes and coaches know that improving lactate threshold is essential for success, and now there is a book that explains exactly how to do it. The book's author, Dr. Peter Janssen, is recognized as one of the pioneers in lactate threshold training. Dr. Janssen has put together this comprehensive training manual through research, training, and testing of elite endurance athletes. A thorough explanation of the theories and science behind the training precedes the detailed training programs and examples of elite athletes using the system. The book contains everything the endurance athlete needs to know about lactate threshold training, including tests for self-assessment, training programs, guidelines for avoiding overtraining, nutrition, and a discussion on the use of EPO and the struggle against doping in endurance sports ER -