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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 175

Outline how active versus passive recovery affects the rate of lactate removal following high-intensity exercise.   (3 marks)

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  • Active recovery maintains elevated blood flow and heart rate, which accelerates lactate removal through increased oxygen delivery to working muscles.
  • Passive recovery results in slower lactate removal as reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery limit the rate of metabolic waste clearance.
  • Active recovery at 30-40% intensity is optimal for lactate clearance as it balances increased blood flow with sufficient oxygen availability for aerobic metabolism.
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  • Active recovery maintains elevated blood flow and heart rate, which accelerates lactate removal through increased oxygen delivery to working muscles.
  • Passive recovery results in slower lactate removal as reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery limit the rate of metabolic waste clearance.
  • Active recovery at 30-40% intensity is optimal for lactate clearance as it balances increased blood flow with sufficient oxygen availability for aerobic metabolism.