Lactate accumulation during exercise is a major cause of the muscle soreness that occurs 24-48 hours after exercising.
41.The exercise intensity at which blood lactate levels reach four millimoles per liter is often termed the onset of blood lactate accumulation (OBLA).

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Lactate accumulation is not the primary cause of muscle soreness 24-48 hours after exercise; this soreness is mainly due to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) caused by microtrauma to muscle fibers.

Lactate Accumulation During Exercise Is a Major Cause of the Muscle