Aerobic Conditioning Flashcards
_____ are the preferred energy source for the body and are the only fuel capable of being used by the CNS.
Carbohydrates
The only field that can be used during anaerobic metabolism is ____.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are converted to ______.
Glucose
_____ is the storage form of glucose.
Glycogen
1 gram of carbohydrates produces approximately ___ calories of energy.
4
____ can also be used as an energy source.
Fat
Fat is stored as _____.
Triglycerides
1 gram of fat produces ___ calories of energy.
9
1 gram of protein produces ___ calories of energy.
4
___ is not a preferred energy source.
Protein
Fatty acids are used to form ____.
ATP
The ability of the whole body to sustain prolonged exercise.
Cardiovascular Endurance
____ is also known as aerobic training.
Cardiovascular Endurance
Ingested food is converted and stored in the cell as ____.
ATP
Muscles work better with what system?
Oxidative System
Aerobic oxidation/cellular respiration that occurs in mitochondria.
Oxidative System
____ doesn’t require oxygen.
Anaerobic
Can produce 3 to 15 seconds of max muscle work?
ATP - Phosphocreatine System
High-intensity, brief duration exercise (less than 15 seconds).
ATP
High-intensity, short duration exercise (1-2 seconds).
Anaerobic
Low-intensity exercise.
Fatty acids and carbohydrates
In the Glycolytic System, end product is _____.
Pyruvic Acid
Pyretic Acid breaks down to _____.
Lactic Acid
____ accumulates in the muscles and inhibits further glycogen breakdown, impending contractions.
Lactic Acid
