Anaerobic System

Question 1

what is it?

Answer 1

more complex chemical reactions breaking down glycogen to release energy

Question 2

Anaerobic summary

Answer 2

• high intensity (up to 60sec)
• fuel source - glycogen
• no oxygen required (anaerobic)
• high rate (not as high)
• low yield
• fatigue (accumulation of H+ ions)
• duration - 10-75 sec
• by product of lactic acid