"The Truth About Post-Exercise Muscle Soreness: Debunking the Lactic Acid Myth"

Contrary to popular belief, lactic acid is not responsible for muscle soreness after exercise. Research shows that the discomfort is caused by a buildup of pressure and chemical by-products in muscle cells, leading to microscopic damage and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). This soreness has nothing to do with lactic acid or lactate, and the good news is that muscles adapt rapidly to reduce discomfort with regular activity. It's important to train gradually and consistently to prevent DOMS and enjoy exercise more, while removing the myth of lactic acid's role in muscle soreness from exercise vocabulary.