A substance produced and used during energy metabolism, including during demanding exercise.
Why Lactate matters
Lactate can be reused as fuel and is not simply a waste product responsible for soreness days later.
A practical example
Lactate concentration may rise during repeated hard intervals as energy demand increases.
Common mistake
Blaming delayed muscle soreness on lactic acid remaining in the muscles.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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