E2 - Adaptations of the energy systems to exercise Flashcards
Creatine Stores, Lactate Tolerance, Fat Utilisation, Glycogen Stores, Aerobic System
State the 5 adaptations of the energy system
Increase in creatine stores
Increased lactate tolerance
Improved aerobic system
Increased use of fats as an energy store
Increased glycogen stores
Define ‘Increase in creatine stores’
Your body will be able to store more creatine in the muscles to work at a higher intensity for longer therefore reducing the chances of fatiguing quicker
Define ‘Increased tolerance to lactic’
Anaerobic training stimulates the muscles to become better at tolerating lactic acid and clearing it away more efficiently
Define ‘Improved aerobic system’
Long term exercise will improve the ability of the aerobic system to produce energy, improving the CV and allow increased oxygen to be delivered.
Define ‘Increased use of fats as an energy store’
Allows the release of oxygen to be more sustained for a long period of time
Define ‘Increase in glycogen stores’
An increased amount of glycogen in the body. Meaning that ATP can be resynthesized for a longer period of time
