HEALTH: lactic acid and muscle development?

From: mez (mez@mezziah.org)
Date: Thu Jan 11 2001 - 10:06:04 MST

Many sources of fitness advise advocate stretching or cooling down after a
workout to flush lactic acid from fatigued muscles. This has clear
benefits of reducing soreness and reducing lost flexibility.

I am curious, however, about the relationship between lactic acid and
promotion of new muscular growth. By flushing the lactic acid from one's
muscles, is one reducing the muscle growth that will result from the
workout?

Any input is appreciated.

thanks,
mez

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