Training the Energy Systems

Question 1

What features should a training system for ATP have?

Answer 1

Short bursts of maximal energy.
Long rests in between sessions, 1:7 ratio
Many reps of high quality training

Question 2

Why is taxing the PC system done?

Answer 2

So the enzymes will produce that make ATP via the ATP-PC system. The muscles may store a little more of PC.

Question 3

What features should a training system for lactic acid system?

Answer 3

Slightly longer sessions of maximum effort to burn out the ATP system and tax the lactic system.
Few reps
1:1 or 1:4

Question 4

Why is taxing the Lactic system done?

Answer 4

Trains the body to withstand higher levels of lactic acid.

Question 5

What features should a training system for the aerobic system?

Answer 5

Long duration
Lots of reps
could be interval or continuous
work to rest ratio 1:1

Question 6

Why is taxing the aerobic system done?

Answer 6

Increases the size and mitochondria 
Increases number of oxidative enzymes
Increase in capillary density
Increased stroke volume 
Increase VO2 max
Reduce heart rate