The Claim
The rate and half-time of acid-base recovery following intense exercise are identical between active and passive recovery conditions in healthy young males.
What the research says
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After intense exercise, healthy young males recover their acid-base balance at the same rate whether they engage in active recovery (like light cycling) or passive recovery (like sitting still).
See the scientific wording
The rate and half-time of acid-base recovery following intense exercise do not differ between active and passive recovery conditions in healthy young males, suggesting that the mode of recovery does not alter the kinetics of metabolic acid clearance.
After intense exercise, the body uses chemicals in the blood to neutralize acid and breathes faster to remove carbon dioxide, which lowers acidity. These processes happen at the same speed whether a person rests or moves lightly afterward.
What the research says
1 studyEven though athletes had slightly less acidic blood when they did light pedaling after exercise, the speed at which their blood returned to normal acidity was exactly the same as when they just sat still. So, whether you rest or move a little after working out, your body clears the acid just as fast.
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