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Old 09-06-2006, 11:36 AM   #6 (permalink)
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The chemical Ch'i was referring to is lactic acid. It build up during exercise such as lifting weights and causes the burning sensation that you feel in muscles during intense exercises. This won't cause the soreness later though, however.

My best advice is essentially as the above posts.
1) Stretching before AND after exercise
2) Sodium and Potassium, these are the electrolytes that your muscles need.
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