Latic Acid info

**SweatMachine** · 02-27-2005, 02:58 PM

Lactic Acid info
It is important to understand how and why lactic acid accumulates in the muscles.
When glucose is burned for fuel during exercise, it is broken down to a chemical called pyruvate.
If you are working at a low enough intensity, sufficient oxygen will be available to easily convert
pyruvate to carbon dioxide and water, which are removed by the lungs. When you are working at a very
high intensity, however, there is not enough oxygen to convert all the pyruvate to carbon dioxide and
water. The result is that some of the pyruvate is converted to lactic acid, which builds up in the
muscles and overflows into the bloodstream. Lactic acid causes the "burning" sensation felt in muscles
during high intensity exercise and also prevents muscles from working their best.

http://my.webmd.com/question_and_an...icle/1676.53084

guitarguy · 07-17-2005, 08:40 PM

The link doesn't work, but here's one that does:
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/43/1676_53084.htm

I've got a question. Since lactic acid is built up after anaerobic respiration, and not flushed until more oxygen is returned, would it be good to hold your breath after the last rep? The reason being that lactic acid synthesis leads to the release of anabolic hormones such as testerone and growth hormone.

jesus rocks · 09-13-2006, 01:55 PM

good question man.

02-27-2005, 02:58 PM	#1
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,531	Latic Acid info Lactic Acid info It is important to understand how and why lactic acid accumulates in the muscles. When glucose is burned for fuel during exercise, it is broken down to a chemical called pyruvate. If you are working at a low enough intensity, sufficient oxygen will be available to easily convert pyruvate to carbon dioxide and water, which are removed by the lungs. When you are working at a very high intensity, however, there is not enough oxygen to convert all the pyruvate to carbon dioxide and water. The result is that some of the pyruvate is converted to lactic acid, which builds up in the muscles and overflows into the bloodstream. Lactic acid causes the "burning" sensation felt in muscles during high intensity exercise and also prevents muscles from working their best. http://my.webmd.com/question_and_an...icle/1676.53084 __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

07-17-2005, 08:40 PM	#2
guitarguy Lightweight Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Kitchen Posts: 472	The link doesn't work, but here's one that does: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/43/1676_53084.htm I've got a question. Since lactic acid is built up after anaerobic respiration, and not flushed until more oxygen is returned, would it be good to hold your breath after the last rep? The reason being that lactic acid synthesis leads to the release of anabolic hormones such as testerone and growth hormone. __________________ Pain is weakness leaving the body.

09-13-2006, 01:55 PM	#3
jesus rocks Heavyweight Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: With Mrs. JR trying to find good deals on meat Posts: 2,208	good question man. __________________ There are only three reasons why you may not like the Whopper. * You hate America and your parents. * You enjoy killing puppies. * You are not awesome I would highly recommend that all first dates happen at Burger King. Order your new girl/guy a Whopper. If he or she refuses feel free to yell, "You are a lame dog killing terrosist!" TRUE PROTEIN DISCOUNT CODE: SDM333. PLEASE USE IT

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