Table 5 Training intensity for elite athletes [73, 148, 149]
Intensity | % Heart rate (HR) max | % maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) | Ventilatory Threshold (VT) | Blood Lactate Levels (mM) | Lactate Threshold (LT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Very low | 54–73 | 50–65 | < VT 1 | < 1.2 | < LT 1 |
Low | 74–83 | 66–80 | 1.3–2.0 | ||
Moderate | 84–88 | 81–87 | VT 1 – VT 2 | 2.1–3.6 | LT 1 – LT 2 |
High | 89–93 | 88–93 | 4.3–5.7 | ||
Very High (Elite training) | > 94 | 94–100 | > VT 2 | > 5.8 | > LT 2 |