What if the following most likely explains burning he feels in his muscles?

Lactic Acid

During intense exercise, the body breaks down glucose (sugar) to produce energy. when the body breaks down glucose, it also produces lactic acid as a waste product. Lactic acid can cause a burning sensation in the muscles, especially when it builds up in the tissues.

Factors Contributing to Lactic Acid Build-Up:

- High Intensity Exercise: More vigorous exercise leads to faster glucose breakdown and lactic acid production.

- Insufficient Oxygen Delivery: Muscles rely on oxygen to break down glucose efficiently. Reduced oxygen delivery (e.g., during intense exercise or respiratory issues) promotes lactic acid production.

- Inadequate Training: Untrained muscles have lower lactic acid tolerance compared to conditioned muscles.

- Muscle fiber Type: Some muscle fibers naturally produce more lactic acid during exercise.

_Tips for Mitigating Lactic Acid Discomfort: _

- Warm-up and Cool-down: These help prepare muscles and facilitate recovery.

- Gradual Exercise Progression: Avoid pushing too hard too soon.

- Adequate Hydration: Hydration aids in lactic acid removal.

- Balanced diet: Sufficient carbohydrate consumption replenish glucose stores and delays lactic acid production.

- Recovery periods: Allow muscles time to recover between workouts to clear lactic acid.

- Stretching: Flexibility exercises can help relieve muscle tightness and soreness from lactic acid build-up.