Energy & Work Flashcards
Define ATP
The Body’s energy currency; storage and transfer unit within cells of the body
Define ADP
Energy compoud which forms ATP
How do you form ATP?
ATP = ADP + Pi + Energy
When Can ATP be used
Only once the body replaces it
Discuss ATP-PC System
Phosphocreatine transfer phosphate to ADP by forming a cross bridge creating ATP PC
What is the phosphagen system
ATP and Phosphocreatine
When is ATP-PC used
During high intensity strength & Power Exercise
What is Glycolosis
Anerobic way of produce ATP through Glucose
Which produces a greater amount of ATP, ATP PC or Glycolosis
Glycolosis
What do MOST fitness exercises use as an ATP Source?
Glycolosis
What energy system uses OXYGEN as an aid to Generate ATP (aerobic)
The Oxidative System.
How fast does the ATP PC System restore its energy store
Complete in 90 seconds
