| Overtraining--what do lactate curves tell us? | |
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PMID: 7894954 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In a cyclist, competing at national and international level, submaximal lactate concentrations were initially interpreted as improved endurance capacity. However, 2 weeks later, a test in which maximal lactate was measured showed that maximal lactate was decreased as well. Together with the complaints of deteriorating performance and subjective complaints of irritability and sleep disturbances, overtraining was diagnosed. After decreasing the training load, performance was gradually restored. This example indicates that athletes should be carefully questioned on their ability to perform their regular training programme, their motivation, possible sleeping disorders and eating problems. This case serves as a reminder to interpret lactate curves carefully and shows how important it is to obtain maximal lactate from a graded exercise test. |
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Authors:
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A E Jeukendrup; M K Hesselink |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of sports medicine Volume: 28 ISSN: 0306-3674 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Sports Med Publication Date: 1994 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-04-27 Completed Date: 1995-04-27 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0432520 Medline TA: Br J Sports Med Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 239-40 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Human Biology, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Bicycling / physiology*, psychology Humans Irritable Mood / physiology Lactates / blood* Male Physical Endurance / physiology Psychomotor Performance / physiology* Sleep Disorders / physiopathology |
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0/Lactates |
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