Aerobic Energy System Flashcards
To further one's understanding of the aerobic energy system!.. and to prepare for the test.
Another name for the aerobic energy system
oxidative system
Aerobic system is sometimes informally referred to as the…
“fat burning stage”
Can be used as “fuel” for the aerobic system
carbohydrates (glucose), fats, and proteins
The primary fuels of the aerobic system
carbohydrates (glucose) and fats
Aerobic system fuel only used during starvation and long bouts of exercise (>90 min)
protein
Is the aerobic system a simple or complex energy system?
complex
The rate at which the aerobic system produces ATP; the aerobic systems energy availability
slow (due to its complexity)
Unlike the anaerobic energy system, the aerobic energy system must have what to function?
oxygen
The ATP/energy capacity of the aerobic system
large/unlimited
Limiting factors of the aerobic system
slow and complex; not ideal for “high intensity” activities
Intensity level range at which the aerobic system is primarily utilized
0-85%
Range of time that the aerobic system is primarily used during activity
~3 min+ after activity is initiated ; also used at rest
Time that it takes the aerobic system to recover
varies greatly; no designated amount of time
3 components of the aerobic energy system
aerobic (slow) glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain
End products of the aerobic system
carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)
