Muscle Fatigue

Muscle fatigue is weakness or weariness resulting from exertion or prolonged stress and the failure to maintain an expected power output. (Amussen) The process by which your body produces energy is called glycolysis. During glycolysis, glycogen is broken to produce creatine phosphate, which releases energy. The energy released catalyzes a reaction to produce ATP. The ending product of glycolysis is lactic acid, which is created by breaking pyruvate acid down. Then lactic acid is broken …

…muscle force. It will also cause general discomfort. A positive consequence is that it prevents overuse of the muscle. It also prevents respiratory failure. For sports athletes gradually condition training is recommended. Also, an athlete can prevent muscle fatigue by knowing their limits. A treatment for fatigue or an exact cause of fatigue hasn't been found yet. A lot of research has been done and scientists are working hard to find out what causes fatigue.