Man performing lactate threshold test on cycling bike at VQ Labs performance facility.

METABOLIC/LACTIC THRESHOLD TESTING

Your performance isn’t just about power numbers and heart rate zones. A Metabolic & Lactic Threshold Test uncovers what’s really going on inside your body — so you can train more efficiently, fuel smarter, and reach your peak faster.

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Athlete cycling while viewing real-time metabolic threshold test data on screen.

WHY YOU NEED A METABOLIC/LACTIC THRESHOLD TEST

PRECISION TRAINING, NOT GUESSWORK

Discover your true rate limiters and know exactly where to focus your efforts to maximize performance.

UNLOCK HIDDEN POTENTIAL

Understand how your body actually fuels itself during workouts — and sharpen the metabolic systems that drive your speed, endurance, and strength.

FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO PERFORM BETTER

You don’t have to be a pro to train like one. Whether you're chasing podiums or personal bests, this data changes everything.

THE INSIGHTS THAT TAKE YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Your VO₂ max and aerobic engine strength

Your VLamax and anaerobic power

Your exact fat and carbohydrate burn rates

Your lactic acid accumulation and recovery speed

Your energy economy at different speeds/intensities

How to fuel precisely for training and racing

HOW IT WORKS + HOW TO PREPARE

Here's what you need to know about our Metabolic/Lactic Threshold test.

Woman monitoring heart rate during metabolic performance testing session.

YOUR COMPETITION HOPES YOU SKIP THIS TEST.

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METABOLIC/LACTIC THRESHOLD TESTING

WHY YOU NEED A METABOLIC/LACTIC THRESHOLD TEST

PRECISION TRAINING, NOT GUESSWORK

Discover your true rate limiters and know exactly where to focus your efforts to maximize performance.

UNLOCK HIDDEN POTENTIAL

Understand how your body actually fuels itself during workouts — and sharpen the metabolic systems that drive your speed, endurance, and strength.

FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO PERFORM BETTER

You don’t have to be a pro to train like one. Whether you're chasing podiums or personal bests, this data changes everything.

THE INSIGHTS THAT TAKE YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL

HOW IT WORKS + HOW TO PREPARE

How to Prepare for Your Metabolic/Lactic Threshold Test

What Your Results Include

The Investment

YOUR COMPETITION HOPES YOU SKIP THIS TEST.

METABOLIC/LACTIC THRESHOLD TESTING

WHY YOU NEED A METABOLIC/LACTIC THRESHOLD TEST

PRECISION TRAINING, NOT GUESSWORK

Discover your true rate limiters and know exactly where to focus your efforts to maximize performance.

UNLOCK HIDDEN POTENTIAL

Understand how your body actually fuels itself during workouts — and sharpen the metabolic systems that drive your speed, endurance, and strength.

FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO PERFORM BETTER

You don’t have to be a pro to train like one. Whether you're chasing podiums or personal bests, this data changes everything.

THE INSIGHTS THAT TAKE YOU TO THE NEXT LEVEL

HOW IT WORKS + HOW TO PREPARE

How to Prepare for Your Metabolic/Lactic Threshold Test

What Your Results Include

The Investment

YOUR COMPETITION HOPES YOU SKIP THIS TEST.

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