Lactic acid in muscle

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Misspinklift
Misspinklift Posts: 384 Member
edited May 2018 in Health and Weight Loss
My brother and I were talking about this yesterday. I tried doing research but I simply don’t get it. I been working out for 4 years so I guess I’m a athlete. Him on and off for years. What is in simple term and how does this affect the muscle? Is it good or bad? And how do you know if you have it?

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  • 1houndgal
    1houndgal Posts: 558 Member
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    Misspinklift wrote: »
    My brother and I were talking about this yesterday. I tried doing research but I simply don’t get it. I been working out for 4 years so I guess I’m a athlete. Him on and off for years. What is in simple term and how does this affect the muscle? Is it good or bad? And how do you know if you have it?

    Lactic acid can build up in your muscles when you excercise. It causes muscle soreness/pain.
  • 1houndgal
    1houndgal Posts: 558 Member
    edited May 2018
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    Fyi link on Lactic Acid

    https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hw7871
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
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    It's the crunchy sounding/feeling stuff in your muscle knots.

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