Calculating HR Zones from Ramp Test

[onur]

I’m wondering how to calculate the lactate threshold hr from the ramp test.
Should I take the max HR and then take the % of it to find the LTHR. Alternatively, take the last 10-15 minutes average of the test to find the number?
This was easier on 20 min ftp test as it fits in the calculation guideline.
Thank you in advance

[dprimm]

No idea unfortunately, but think this deserves a bump.

[Bryce]

Hey there!

At TrainerRoad we are focused solely on Power, so we haven’t designed the Ramp Test to accommodate HR unfortunately. That being said, I would recommend checking out these threads to see what the community has to say on this subject:

LTHR from Ramp Test?

Can you determine LTHR from the ramp test? I’m about to start base training and want to track efficiency factor on my endurance workouts before progressing too soon.

Best way to find HR zones

I’m super impressed how this corner of the internet seems to be polite, respectful and knowledgable. I know HR zones are very person specific (not 220-age) but how is the best way to find yours? I’m looking into LT testing but can I just take my max heart rate from a FTP test and use that? Thanks in advance!

Cheers,
Bryce

[Peter]

My understanding is that HR @ FTP is within spitting distance of LTHR. It would definitely be a better estimate than using a percentage of max HR or trying to fumble some math through the ramp test. I’ve heard this equivalence a lot from the Coggan, Friel, etc, and while other people may be right on some details, I think for most people, it’s pretty accurate: Common But Confusing Training Terms - Joe Friel