Although it is less efficient than aerobic respiration, fermentation is an important process often occurring during periods of lengthy and vigorous exercise. How might an athlete know if his body is using this process to produce the energy needed during exercise?

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This is a question for biochemistry.

We get cramps in our muscles because of the formation of lactic acid. Lactic acid is the product of fermentation. This way we recuperate NAD+ quickly.