In-person training

From drop to threshold: lactate testing in endurance sports

Lactate tests are a powerful tool to effectively guide endurance athletes. In this hands-on course, you'll learn to reliably perform lactate tests, understand the physiology, determine thresholds, and convert results into individual training zones, so you can immediately apply lactate testing in coaching both recreational and competitive endurance athletes.

This course is designed for:

  • Endurance coaches/trainers
  • Personal trainers
  • Physiotherapists
Lactate testing course

Understand physiology

Gain insight into how lactate works and what it reveals about your athlete's exertion

Perform tests correctly

Learn step by step how to conduct reliable lactate tests on runners and cyclists

Analyze data

Interpret lactate curves and accurately determine your athletes' thresholds

Create training zones

Translate test results into individual training zones for targeted coaching

Hands-on experience

Practice with professional test equipment under guidance of experienced instructors

Receive certificate

Receive a Coachbox Academy certificate upon completion of the course

Course structure

The course consists of two levels that progressively prepare you to independently perform and interpret lactate tests.

Level 1

Lactate Testing Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of lactate testing so you understand how to correctly perform and interpret a test.

€325 excl. VAT
1 day (±7h) including lunch
Maximum 20 participants
Target audience: Beginning coaches or trainers without lactate testing experience
Content
  • Lactate physiology
  • Energy systems and thresholds
  • Different test protocols
  • Materials and preparation
  • Legal and hygienic aspects
  • Correctly performing a lactate test (demo)
  • Lactate curve analysis
  • Interpreting results
  • Determining thresholds
  • Translation to training zones
  • Integration into coaching
Level 2

Lactate Testing Practicum

Learn to perform and analyze lactate tests yourself in small groups with personal guidance.

€425 excl. VAT
1 day (±7h) including lunch + test materials
Maximum 10 participants (5 groups of 2)
Target audience: Coaches who completed Level 1 or have basic knowledge
Content
  • Review of key principles
  • Perform a lactate test yourself
  • Work with professional test equipment
  • Lactate curve analysis
  • Interpretation of results
  • Determining thresholds
  • Translation to training zones
  • Group discussion and feedback
  • Practical tips for application in coaching

Upcoming sessions

Choose a date that works for you and register.

Level 1
Zaterdag 23 mei 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Gaverstraat 2, 9850 Deinze
€325 excl. VAT
Level 1
Woensdag 3 juni 2026
14:00 - 21:00
Gaverstraat 2, 9850 Deinze
€325 excl. VAT
Level 2
Zaterdag 27 juni 2026
9:00 - 16:00
Gaverstraat 2, 9850 Deinze
€425 excl. VAT
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Coachbox Academy — Lactate Testing

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Lactate Testing Level 1 — May 23

Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 9:00-16:00

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€325excl. VAT

Lactate Testing Level 1 — June 3

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — 14:00-21:00

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€325excl. VAT

Lactate Testing Level 2 — June 27

Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 9:00-16:00

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€425excl. VAT