Energy Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP do?
A
Releases energy when chemical bonds are broken
2
Q
ATP-CP (anaerobic system)
A
high intensity, short duration (10-30s)
3
Q
ATP-CP + Lactate (anaerobic Glycolysis)
A
high/medium intensity, uptempo (30s-3min)
4
Q
Aerobic system
A
low intensity/long duration - endurance (3min+)
5
Q
Lactate is a…?
A
valuable fuel (energy source) and does not create muscle soreness
6
Q
The respiratory quotient (RQ) is a way of determining the body’s metabolism of what?
A
Carbohydrate and fat
7
Q
Loading what macronutrient increases the bodies glycogen stores?
A
Carbohydrate loading
8
Q
Slow twitch fibres contract…
A
for long periods of time with little force
9
Q
Fast twitch fibres contract…
A
quickly and powerfully but fatigue rapidly
