[tomtom]

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university-blood-lactate-study

How does climbing affect blood lactate concentration, and what is its effect on climbing performance? A study aims to find out, and is looking for willing guinea pigs.

The study, conducted in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University will involve a hand grip strength test, a campus board exercise, and a lead climb. Climbers should be able to lead climb F7a and above, and must be over 18 to apply.

The sessions will take place at Awesome Walls Sheffield, and will take a couple of hours to complete. Sessions are flexible, so get in touch to discuss your availability.

Participants will be rewarded with chocolate and cake, made aware of their own data, and be notified of the results of the study.

For more information, please contact Lottie Cooper at b4035233@my.shu.ac.uk

[tommytwotone]

The sessions... will take a couple of hours to complete.

To get pumped?


At my current level of fitness I could set off from Leeds, drive there, climb till I'm pumped, eat some cake and get back home all inside two hours!

[shark]

I took part yesterday.

No cake was offered or eaten.

I did get pumped but didn't lactate.

[abarro81]

Did you ask what they're actually doing for the study? Is it something interesting or just a bit obvious?

[shark]

I asked Lottie and she said it was a preliminary study to tell them whether more research needs to be done on 'pump' and what is causing it if for example there's virtually no Blood Lactate Concentration from the forearms or if there is to begin research into whether or not its a good idea to train your forearms for lactate endurance (I think we can guess he answer to this!).

[SA Chris]

Sounds like they're milking it.