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Feeling the burn? It’s not lactic acid

PeopleImages/ Shutterstock If you’ve ever pushed yourself through a hard workout, you’ve probably “felt the burn.” It’s that familiar sensation of pain and exhaustion in the muscles, where they almost feel like they’re on fire. This feeling has long been said to be caused by a build-up of lactic acidContinue Reading