Author: garchibe

Endurance athletes, ranging from marathon runners to long-distance cyclists, are frequently faced with the mechanical limits of their muscles and bodies. But what sets these limits? A key limitation is the anaerobic threshold. The anaerobic threshold is the point at which the body shifts from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism, which causes a buildup of lactate and ultimately muscle fatigue. This is particularly an issue for endurance athletes because is limits the athlete’s ability to sustain force production and resist fatigue, lowering their endurance capabilities.