Energy continuum and contribution

Question 1

What is the energy continuum

Answer 1

The relative contribution of each energy system to physical activity

Question 2

What energy system is the highest contributor to very high intensity

Answer 2

95% ATP/ATP-PC - less than 10 secs

Question 3

What energy system is the highest contributor to high intensity

Answer 3

60-90% glycolytic - 10 secs to 3 mins

Question 4

What energy system is the highest contributor to moderate - low intensity

Answer 4

95% aerobic - more than 3 mins

Question 5

What energy system will be used if O2 is available

Answer 5

Aerobic

Question 6

What is the point where a performer’s dominant energy system switches

Answer 6

Threshold

Question 7

What are 4 factors affecting contribution of energy systems

Answer 7

Position, tactics, level of comp, nature of sport

Question 8

At what point of lactate levels does OBLA set in

Answer 8

4 mmol/L

Question 9

What is the lactate training zone

Answer 9

80-90% of MHR

Question 10

How does training reduce fatigue

Answer 10

Body buffers lactic acid and negative effects of glycolytic system delayed

Question 11

What are 5 ways to delay OBLA

Answer 11

More myoglobin, more efficient CV system, increased O2 uptake at muscles, increased PC stores and glycogen stores