OBLA di, ob-la-da, the Lactate Must Go On and On
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OBLA di, ob-la-da, the Lactate Must Go On and On

ByNate Boyle

What happens when a group of well-trained middle and long distance runners of a certain age get together? The rhythm of the Beatles carries you just a bit further after OBLA takes over a workout. When lactate production exceeds the rate at which it can be broken down in the cell, the blood lactate concentration…

Understanding Anaerobic Exercise for Every Athlete
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Understanding Anaerobic Exercise for Every Athlete

ByNate Boyle

Anaerobic exercise requires short, fast, high-intensity workloads where the body does not need to use oxygen as a source of energy. And it is a great way to build muscle, lose weight, and train for sustained bursts of speed or explosive power. Who needs oxygen? Anaerobic exercise creates energy without oxygen as a prerequisite. The…