Baking Soda: The Secret to Crushing Your Workouts

What if I told you that one of the most powerful performance enhancers isn’t some expensive supplement…

but something sitting in your kitchen right now?

Baking soda (yes, plain old baking soda) has been quietly making waves in the world of sports and physical training.

Here’s why it’s worth your attention:

The Science of Baking Soda

During intense exercise, your body produces lactic acid.

This leads to muscle fatigue, and that familiar burn.

Baking soda acts as a buffer.

It neutralizes the lactic acid, which delays fatigue.

This allows you to push harder and last longer during your workouts. 

What is “Milk Shaking”?

This practice gained popularity in horse racing…

where it was used to enhance performance by reducing lactic acid buildup. 

It was so effective that it’s now banned in the sport! 

While the name sounds wild, the concept is simple: 

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) reduces acidity in the body…

which helps athletes recover faster and perform better during high-intensity activity.

How to Use Baking Soda for Training

• Start with 0.2–0.3 grams per kilogram of body weight, mixed in water.

• For a 70 kg (154 lb) person, that’s about 14–21 grams (1–1.5 tablespoons).

• Take it 60–90 minutes before exercise.

• Too much baking soda can cause stomach upset, so start small and see how your body responds.

By buffering lactic acid, baking soda helps you push past plateaus in cardio, strength training, and endurance.

It’s a game-changer for anyone looking to level up their physical performance.

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Until next time,

Kashif Khan

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