So, when words like Aerobic, Anaerobic, glycolytic, oxidative, Adenosine Triphosphate get thrown at you, you might wonder to yourself HUH??. But today is the day that ends, you are now going to learn all about the different energy systems, how they work, and when we utilize one or the other! And while its no need for you to suddenly become a full-on physiology expert, its great and in in some cases vital to know how we generate energy, how that energy gets utilized, how we fatigue, and what training measures should be implemented. The main thing it comes down to is energy, and the molecule thats the star of the show is none other than Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)! ATP is the main guy responsible for ANY muscle contraction or force exertion, be it something as simple as standing up and sitting down, or explosive like a full-power sprint, or maximum height jump - It does it all!! The fact of the matter is ATP MUST be there for a muscle to contract, and therefore must be replenished once depleted in order for muscle contraction to continue! Now enter the Energy Systems, conventionally there are 3 main energy systems that produce and utilize ATP, namely, ATP-PC (Adenosine Triphosphate - Phosphocreatine system), the Glycolytic energy system, and the Oxidative energy system. Ultimately the amount of effort, power and duration of the activity will decide which one of these energy system will be recruited. To some it up, basically, the ATP-PC System is activated and utilized during short duration, high power activities, like an all-out short sprint. Next up, the Glycolytic system is utilized during moderate power and moderate duration activities. And finally the Oxidative system is utilized during long duration, low power activities. But there is definitely much more complexity involved! Check this article out to learn more about this intriguing topic! breakingmuscle/health-medicine/understanding-energy-systems-atp-pc-glycolytic-and-oxidative-oh-my
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:35:05 +0000
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