2.3.6. Lactic Acid Elimination Rate
blood lactic acid
Fingertip blood was collected from the subjects immediately, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, and 10 min after the constant load test. The blood lactate level was determined using a blood lactate analyser (Biosen S_line Lab, EKF Diagnostics Holdings Ltd, Germany). Subjects remained in a seated position throughout the blood collection process and were not allowed to walk slowly, stretch, or perform other recovery activities. The lactic acid elimination rate (ER) was calculated using the following formula:Here, ER is the elimination rate of blood lactic acid [