About this episode

This episode explores the evolving science of lactate, highlighting its role as a fuel source and signaling molecule in sports performance and recovery.

For decades, lactate was viewed as a waste product associated with fatigue and declining performance. Today, a growing body of research paints a very different picture. In this episode, sports scientist and researcher Aitor Viribay Morales explores the evolving science of lactate, from its role as a critical fuel source to its emerging importance as a signaling molecule that influences performance, recovery, and adaptation. The conversation dives into the lactate shuttle theory, the relations...

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Host: Prof Paul Laursen

Guest: Dr Aitor Viribay Morales

Topics covered

• lactate
• sports science
• performance
• recovery
• adaptation
• lactate shuttle theory

Keywords

• lactate
• fuel source
• signaling molecule
• performance
• recovery
• adaptation
• lactate shuttle theory

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