Fatigue, Recovery And GI Flashcards
Fatigue
The inhibition to sustain exercise intensity. The body is unable to perform at optimal levels
3 types of fatigue
Local-Specific muscle groups
General-All muscle groups
Chronic-Unhealthy level of fatigue, caused by breakdown of body’s defences
Recovery
Aims to return the body to pre exercise conditions
Passive recovery
ATP-PC
Active
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Glycemic index
A rating of carbohydrate effect on blood glucose
High GI Foods
Quick breakdown with immediate effect on blood glucose
Low GI Foods
Slow breakdown with slow effect on blood glucose
Carbohydrates are transported as
Glucose
Carbohydrates stored as
Glycogen
Carbohydrates stored in
Blood, muscles and liver
Fats transported as
Free fatty acids
Fats stored as
Triglycerides
Fats stored in
Blood, muscle, adipose tissue
Carbohydrates daily intake
55-60%
Fats daily intake
20-30%
Protein transported as
Amino acids
Protein stored as
Muscle
Protein stored on
Body fluids and skeletal muscles
Protein daily intake
15%
Interplay opening sentence
All 3 energy systems are contributing to ATP production however there is always one dominant energy system
The anaerobic capacity has a finite
Capacity. In all events the anaerobic systems are utilised to their full capacities. Any further demand is met by the aerobic system.
Fatigue mechanisms
Fuel depletion
Neuromuscular factors
Elevated body temperature
Metabolic by-products
