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Utilising lactate production and clearance rates to improve interval performance

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Last Updated on 14 September 2026: For cyclists and endurance athletes, interval training is most effective when the effort and recovery match the way your body responds to intensity. Understanding your lactate production and clearance rates can help you choose interval lengths that develop endurance, power and repeatable high-intensity performance. It provides a practical framework […]