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Today, we’re going to share why choosing to work out with WaveWear is such a smart decision!
Have you ever felt heavy and sore muscles after exercising, or had tight thighs when climbing stairs?
When muscles feel sore after exercise, we often hear people say, "It's because lactic
acid has built up."
But what exactly is “lactic acid”?
And is it really the main culprit behind muscle fatigue?
What is Lactic Acid?
🧬 Lactic acid (Lactate) is a byproduct created when our body generates energy.
When we exercise, our muscles need a lot of energy to move quickly.
If there isn’t enough oxygen available, glucose is converted into pyruvate and then into lactate (lactic acid).
In other words, lactic acid is a substance our body produces to supply energy quickly when oxygen is scarce.
Therefore, the more intense the exercise, the more lactate builds up.
However, lactic acid isn’t just a "bad" substance causing fatigue.
After exercise, lactic acid travels through the bloodstream to the liver, heart, and other muscles, where it is recycled back into energy.
The body doesn’t discard lactic acid—it has a system to reuse it.
Recent studies show that lactic acid is not simply a cause of fatigue or waste.
In fact, it is being recognized again as a crucial signaling molecule in the body 💡
A research team from Seoul National University discovered that lactic acid plays an important role in activating intracellular signals.
According to the research, lactic acid binds with a protein called NDRG3 to activate cell growth signals.
This study provides important evidence that lactic acid can be involved in cell growth and malignancy.
In other words, as lactic acid levels increase, the signals for cell growth become stronger, which can lead to malignancy in cancerous environments 💥
If lactic acid is not rapidly cleared after exercise, muscle recovery slows down, and inflammation and oxidative stress increase.
This can lead to an imbalance in cellular metabolism.
📌 Key Points
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When lactic acid accumulates, the pH drops, and cell efficiency decreases.
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Mitochondrial function weakens, causing cell fatigue and damage.
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In the long term, cellular metabolic balance can be disrupted.
Ultimately, it’s crucial to maintain lactic acid at optimal levels. Excessive lactic acid accumulation not only leads to cellular fatigue but also induces metabolic stress and inflammation responses.
WaveWear’s Focus on the Lactic Acid Problem
That’s why WaveWear has paid close attention to the issue of lactic acid!
How can WaveWear’s silicone taping technology, AlignX™, help reduce lactic acid accumulation?
To find the answer to this question, we first need to understand WaveWear’s technology and its effects.
WaveWear uses AlignX™, a new material silicone technology that implements kinesiology taping, to stabilize muscle movement during exercise while also helping improve blood flow ⚡
This technology gently supports the muscles and joints, leading to smoother blood circulation and, as a result, reduced lactic acid accumulation.
When we engage in high-intensity exercise, oxygen becomes scarce, and glucose is converted into lactate (lactic acid).
As lactic acid builds up, we start feeling fatigued.
WaveWear's silicone taping technology plays a crucial role in promoting the reduction of lactic acid.
Improved blood flow helps quickly transport lactic acid out of the body, shortening recovery time.
The effectiveness of WaveWear’s silicone taping technology in reducing lactic acid accumulation has also been validated through certified testing.
According to the certified Fiti test results, after wearing WaveWear, the accumulation of lactic acid was reduced by up to 35% 😯
This means it significantly helps muscle recovery right after exercise and aids in relieving muscle soreness.
Additionally, it plays a crucial role in improving blood circulation, creating an environment that can quickly process lactic acid.
All of this contributes to reducing post-exercise fatigue and speeding up recovery time! 💪
WaveWear’s silicone taping technology is designed with adhesive silicone that supports the natural movement of muscles.
During exercise, when muscles experience stress, the taping technology gently supports the muscles, properly stabilizing both the muscles and joints.
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Through this process, blood circulation improves, preventing the accumulation of lactic acid and helping it to be naturally expelled from the body.
WaveWear: Smartwear that Helps You Recover Quickly After Exercise
WaveWear is not just any workout gear.
As a functional sportswear that reduces lactic acid accumulation, it helps maintain cellular metabolic balance and focuses on aiding recovery after exercise.
WaveWear’s silicone taping technology (AlignX™) reduces lactic acid buildup and speeds up muscle recovery, optimizing your workout performance 💪
WaveWear products are compression smartwear that effectively manage lactic acid after exercise, playing a key role not only in fatigue recovery but also in improving athletic performance.
With every workout, WaveWear helps reduce lactic acid and lets you experience a freer lifestyle! 🏃♂️💨
References
Lee, D.C., et al. “NDRG3-Mediated Lactate Signaling in Hypoxia.” Cell, Vol. 161, No. 3, 2015, pp. 595–608.
Li, X., et al. “Lactate metabolism in human health and disease.” Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy (Nature Reviews), 2022.
Gladden, L.B. “Lactate metabolism: a new paradigm for the third millennium.” Journal of Physiology, 558(1), 2004.
Frontiers in Physiology, “Effects of compression garments on lactate clearance,” 2021.
WaveWear Internal Test Report, Korea Apparel Testing & Research Institute (KATRI), 2023.