nutrition and exercise Flashcards
Why might an athlete benefit from carbohydrates in their diet
Carbohydrates help glycogen stores which fuel muscles during activity
provide examples of resistance training, neuromotor and endurance training activities
Resistance- Bench press, Push up, bicep curl
Endurance Training- Swimming, Jogging, Biking
Neuromotor- Stretching, Yoga
describe the types of activities that improve cardiovascular fitness
Aerobic Activities
What is required for ATP production from fatty acids? (hint: breathing)
Aerobic respiration
the major leading factor to muscle fatigue during exercise is ________
Lactic Acid Accumulation
Who may benefit from a creatine supplement?
Individuals with short duration performances or high intensity exercises
Understand how to calculate max heart rate
220-Age= Max Heart Rate
what is the ‘benefit’/purpose of taking a creatine monohydrate supplement
Benefit performance that are short duration or high intense in intermittent intervals
what is the female athlete triad
The interrelationship between energy availability, menstrual function, and bone mineral density.
Describe the fluid replacement recommendations during exercise
Use Sports Drinks to hydrate and replace sodium loss from sweat.
How many minutes of physical exercise are recommended to see health benefits
At least 2 hours and 30 mins of moderate
or
75 mins of high intensity
why would someone benefit from eating carbohydrates after a strenuous exercise?
Helps body replenish glycogen stores
Understand what types of fuel sources (carbohydrates vs fat) someone is using based on the intensity of activity they are performing.
High Intensity - Carbohydrates
Low Intensity- Fat
What are the health benefits to regular physical exercise
Improves immune function, Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, Strengthens muscles and skeleton
anaerobic glycolysis produces ___________
ATP, Lactate
