Exercise Physiology 3 Flashcards
What does consuming food enable the body to generate?
Energy or ATP
What is ATP & explain what happens when it is broken down?
A chemical compound called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is responsible for producing energy for movement. When ATP is broken down energy is released.
What is the word equation for the chemical breakdown of ATP?
ATP (arrow) ADP + Pi
True Or False: ATP can be resynthesized from the breakdown of phosphate creatine?
True
Generally how much ATP is stored in muscles
2-3 seconds
What is the body’s preferred fuel source, particularly in exercise?
Carbohydrate (CHO)
What is the Glycemic Index & what does it represent?
Ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, measured on a scale 1-100.
List examples of Low GI Food?
Apples, Lentils, Kidney Beans, Peanuts
List examples of Medium GI Food?
Corn, Peas, White Pasta
List examples of High GI Food?
Gel Shot, White Rice, Pure Glucose, Honey
What does High GI Food do?
Break down quickly during digestion & into bloodstream – therefore have immediate effect on increasing blood sugar levels
What does Low GI Food do?
Break down slowly during digestion resulting in a slow release of glucose into the blood stream.
What is “Rebound Hypoglycemia” & how does it occur?
It is when athletes consume High GI foods 30-120 min prior to the event, this leads to rising blood sugar levels & an overshot in insulin release this impairs CNS functioning diminishing performance.
What is the aim of Carbohydrate loading?
Nutritional intervention aimed at delaying the depletion of glycogen stores. It occurs when the athlete increases the amount of CHO consumed prior to competition with the aim being to store extra glycogen in the liver and muscles.
Name the 2 methods of Carbohydrate Loading?
- 3-Day Method
- 1- Day Method
Explain what the 3-Day Method is?
When you consume approx. 7-8g/kg bodyweight of carbohydrates for 3 days leading up to
competition (approx. 700g stored in the muscle and liver)
Explain what the 1-Day Method is?
When you consume approx. 8-10g/kg of bodyweight of carbohydrate the day before the competition (approx. 700 g stored in muscle & liver)
List the advantages of Carb Loading?
-CHO loading avoids the depletion of glycogen stores by increasing muscle and liver glycogen levels
List the disadvantages of Carb Loading?
- Binding of H2O to CHO molecules increases water absorption, causing an increase in weight.
When CHO becomes depleted what does the body use for an alternative fuel source next?
Fat
Explain why Fat isn’t the preferred fuel source during maximal exercise?
Fats have a higher oxygen cost than CHO, therefore the body must reduce exercise intensity