Threshold Test

The threshold test is an incremental test performed on a treadmill or a stationary bike which is used to evaluate the amount of lactic acid produced during exertion.

Through the measurement of the patient’s heart rate and the amount of lactic acid produced during exertion (carried out with a micro-sample of capillary blood from the earlobe), we can identify their metabolic characteristics and establish their so-called aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, allowing us to create a personalised training regime.

The aerobic threshold (S2) corresponds to a relatively mild exercise intensity that can be maintained for extended periods. This type of exercise allows for burning excess body fat while simultaneously improving endurance and resistance to fatigue.

The anaerobic threshold (S4) corresponds to a medium-high exercise intensity, above which the body starts to produce more lactic acid than it can eliminate.

Through periodic follow-up testing, we can measure changes in these parameters and potentially adopt new training programmes based upon the patient’s personal improvements.