A long-standing theory about exercise cool-down is that it plays a role in preventing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by flushing lactic acid from your system. Not only is this notion not ...

For decades, lactic acid has taken the blame for the muscle pain you feel when you exercise - but does it really deserve its ...

The NYTimes article has an article today talking about the role of lactic acid and exercise. First up, I think the fault probably lies with the writer, not the scientist, for misrepresenting valid ...

When I first heard about using lactic acid for skin, I had a moment of confusion—isn't that what builds up in your muscles during a workout and causes soreness later? Turns out: more or less, yes! I ...