Lactic acid System Flashcards
1
Q
Is the Lactic system aerobic or anaerobic
A
anaerobic
2
Q
What is the lactate production speed
A
moderate
3
Q
What is the energy source
A
carbs
4
Q
what is lactate system yield
A
2
5
Q
What are the by products
A
lactic acid
6
Q
what is the duration
A
up to 3 minutes
7
Q
How long does it take to recovery
A
1-2 hours
8
Q
What are the advantages of the Lactate system
A
O2 not required so energy can be produced faster
stores lots of glycogen in body
Not a-lot of chemical reactions needed
9
Q
What are the Disadvantages of the Lactate system
A
Lactic acid reduces muscle pH
Prevents enzymes from working properly causing muscle fatigue
