Energy Expenditure

Question 1

Indirect calorimetry

Answer 1

Used with treadmill mask

Measures your REE how many calories you burn to maintain body basic functions

Question 2

Lactate sampling and RER

Answer 2

Lactate sampling - blood sample , measuring blood lactate levels and can measure OBLA

RER - ration between c02 released and 02 consumed, if value is close to 1 predominant fuel source is carbs

Question 3

V02 max test

Answer 3

Direct gas analysis - treadmill masked, exercise to exhaustion

To measure volume of 02 in - 02 out

Measuring exhaustion - will be able to measure v02 max

Question 4

Altitude training

Answer 4

2500m above sea level, lower pp of 02
forcing body to adapt

Pros
Increase RBC production
Cappillirisation
Increase in 02 carrying capacity

Cons
Altitude sickness
Expensive

Question 5

HIIT

Answer 5

Working for intervals of work followed by periods of rest.

Pros
Mimics stop start of sport
Quick sessions

Cons
High intensity - injury
Won’t be skill specific

Question 6

Plyometrics

Answer 6

Increase speed and power (explosiveness)

Pros
Increase elasticity and strength
Increase contract ability of the muscle fibre
Improve power and strength

Cons
Can cause injury
Only increases explosiveness

Question 7

SAQ

Answer 7

Short high burst of activity with periods of rest

Pros
Increase coordination of antagonistic pairs

Improve timing of contractions

Improve our technique

Increase variety of training