As the article points out, if you’re aspiring for performance goals, then the talk test isn’t a way to gauge exercise intensity. Performance goals need to be met at an intensity that is higher than onset of blood lactate such as the point where maximal lactate accumulation is cleared. Here is a brief explanation.
Rethinking the Exercise ‘Talk Test’ – NYTimes.com.
More power to you.
Marc
Posted by Marc Walter as Daily read, intervals, performance, power, Threshold at 6:43 AM MST