Chapter 32, Problem 41A

Summary Introduction

To write:

To discuss the options for increasing $VO{}_{Peak}$ and lactate threshold for a overweight person.

Introduction:

Lactate threshold is characterized as the intensity of an activity at which lactate starts to collect in the blood at a quicker rate than it is to be removed.

Explanation of Solution

An overweight person can increase his or her $VO{}_{Peak}$ and lactate threshold by the following ways:

• A person can start jogging, and then running short distances either on the road or on a treadmill.
• Increasing the running mileage will increase them too as $VO{}_{Peak}$ is closely related to distance running.
• Always try to run faster as there will be more consumption of oxygen which leads to more fatburn.
• To increase the lactate threshold, nutritional value is also important to make sure that the person is not running without glycogen. Plan the pre and after exercise meal with the help of nutrition expert.

Conclusion

Intense exercise is the main key for an overweight person to increase their $VO{}_{Peak}$ and lactate threshold.