Lactic Acid

10 Truths About Lactic Acid

10 Truths About Lactic Acid   by Aaron Ivey
Many misunderstandings exist about lactic acid, even among fitness professionals and exercise physiologists.  Here is a list of 10 things you should know about lactic acid.  The terms lactic acid and lactate will be used interchangeably in this article.  However, the truth is that lactic acid, as the [...]

The Real Truth About Lactic Acid

“Feel the burn!” The lactic acid myth revealed!
You hear it all the time in the gym when you feel that burn in the muscle. “Oh that is the lactic acid building up in your muscle. That is why it burns.” Is that really what is happening or is there some other chemical [...]

Lactic Acid – Your Friend?

Lactic Acid Not Athlete’s Poison, But An Energy Source — If You Know How To Use It
ScienceDaily (Apr. 21, 2006) — In the lore of marathoners and extreme athletes, lactic acid is poison, a waste product that builds up in the muscles and leads to muscle fatigue, reduced performance and pain.
Some 30 years of research [...]