Considerations regarding Maximal Lactate Steady State determination before redefining the gold-standard.

We have read with interest the review written by Jones et al. (2019) published in a recent volume-issue (volume 7, issue 5) of the journal. Criticisms regarding maximal lactate steady state intensity determination are to some extent correct and well-justified. There are some aspects, however, that should be further clarified and documented before redefining the gold-standard measure for the evaluation of endurance exercise capacity.