Are Lactate and Lactic Acid the Same? Unpacking a Common Fitness Myth
Understanding the Confusion: Lactate vs. Lactic Acid When you feel the burn during an intense workout, you’ve probably heard someone say it’s due to “lactic acid buildup.” But here’s the truth—that’s not entirely accurate. The terms lactate and lactic acid are often used interchangeably, even though they refer to related but different things in the … Read more