Aerobic Energy System Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What does an aerobic energy system mean?
A
An energy system that uses oxygen
2
Q
What fuels does the aerobic system use
A
Carbohydrates and Fats
3
Q
Where does aerobic metabolism take place
A
The Mitochondria
4
Q
How many ATP molecules does one glucose/fat replenish
A
up to 38 and up to 100 respectively
5
Q
How much fat do we store
A
More than can be used in a single bout of exercise
6
Q
What is ‘Hitting the Wall’
A
The term to describe the sensation of an athlete when they are using a % of fat that doesn’t allow them to produce sufficient energy fast enough to keep exercising
