The effect of lactic acid on Muscles,
Tendons and Ligaments
The lactic acid system is designed to supply very quickly a supply of ATP for short intense exercise
Aerobic respiration does not produce
lactic acid, anaerobic respiration does.
Anaerobic respiration
occurs when there is
an insuficient supply of
energy to the muscles
through aerobic
respiration. It produces
lactic acid through the
incomplete breakdown
of glucose to ATP. It is therefore a bi-product of
Pain in the muscles is due to the lowering of pH by hydrogen ions making the muscle
environment more acidic. This is also often referred to as muscle fatigue. This fatigue
can often become so intense that you have to stop exercising