This is when the muscles are hard at work, but insufficient oxygen is supplied to them. The heart and lungs are unable to keep up with the amount of oxygen the hard working muscles need. This is when glucose breaks down to form lactic acid, lactate, and energy. Lactic acid is the waste. In this case, there is a smaller amount of energy as product.
Lactic Acid can accumulate to very high levels in just a few minutes. As a side effect, the acidity in muscle cells increases and other metabolism substances decline. The production that breaks down glucose to energy does not work as well in this acidic environment. In extreme exercise, the lactic acid and other metabolites result in the burning feeling in muscles. Lactic acid is a chemical that is toxic chemical to the body. This painful feeling is the body’s way of telling us to rest and take a break. When lactic acid accumulates in muscle tissues, it can lead to soreness and loss of strength due to cell