When you do a set with double-digit reps, like 12 to 15, lactate can pool in the muscles and you feel a burn…
Lactate is a fuel source that helps muscles continue to fire. It was previously believed that the immediate energy was its only function; however…
Research shows that it can help remodel your metabolism, making it more efficient as well as improving your hormone profile…
Those are great things, if you’re into building muscle and getting lean…
But if you’re getting up there in years, a.k.a. geezer—or even if you’re not—there’s another big benefit: brain health.
In a recent study, mice that were subjected to high-intensity interval training that produced lactate significantly increased brain cells responsible for memory and learning—neurogenesis. (Lambertus, et al. J Physiol. Dec 2024.)
So while density-training methods like STX can pack on muscle, the burn you get may also help you remember why you walked into the kitchen.
Train hard—and smart—for BIG results.
Steve Holman
Former Editor in Chief, Iron Man Magazine
X-Rep.com
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