Question

When you are exercising, your muscles produce more lactic acid as a biproduct of their increased activity. Explain why adjusting your breathing rate helps to prevent acidemia from the increased lactic acid being generated

Answer 1

WHEN WE PERFORM INTENSE WORKOUT THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN IN OUR BODY REDUCES, AND TO COMPENSATE WITH THAT LOSE BODY GENERATES LACTIC ACID.

SOMETIMES THE FORMATION OF THIS LACTIC ACID MAY LEAD TO LACTATE ACIDEMIA, WHICH MAY LEAD TO SEVERE COMPLICATIONS.

METHODS TO GET RID FROM LACTIC ACIDEMIA INCLUDES

1. STAY HYDRATED

2. GRADUALLY INCREASE THE TIME OF YOUR WORKOUT

3. WORKOUT REGULARLY

4. ALTER YOUR BREATH

   As you start to feel your muscles burn or you struggle to breathe, slow down until you catch your breath, so your body can deliver more oxygen to the muscles. Moreover, alternate periods of activity with periods of active and inactive rest as appropriate.

Altering the way of breathing may help to get more oxygen in the body and to reduce the stress caused during the exercise.