Anaerobic Long Term Adaptations

Question 1

What adaptations take place predominantly using ATP-PC system

Answer 1

Muscular hypertrophy
Increased PC stores in the muscles
Increased bone density and increased strength of tendons
Development of 2b muscle fibres and utilisation of 2a
Coordination of neural system improves

Question 2

Adaptations from using predominantly the lactic acid system

Answer 2

Greater tolerance to lactic acid (greater buffering capacity of muscles) so athlete can work harder for longer

Increase muscle glycogen stores

Increase insulin sensitivity- better control of blood glucose levels

Question 3

Improvements to sporting performance

Answer 3

Performer can increase amount of force, power, speed and strength due to muscular hypertrophy

Performer can remain in the anaerobic zone for longer due to increased glycogen and PC stores and increased tolerance to lactic acid. =Anaerobic threshold is higher