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Short Term Pain, Long Term Gain?

Short Term Pain, Long Term Gain?

How cycling can improve memory and learning and enhance longevity.

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Oct 06, 2024
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All cyclists know that burning sensation as we press harder on the pedals to reach the top of a steep climb, as the lactate builds in our largest muscles.  The received wisdom is that high levels of blood lactate (aka Lactic Acid) impairs performance. As our muscles fail to clear the lactate as quickly as it is generated, it can certainly be painful.

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