U4AoS3 - Chronic Adaptations to training Flashcards
What are Chronic Adaptations?
Long term physiological changes that occur as a result of participating in a training program.
What is the TYPE of adaptations dependent on?
Specific type of training and correct application of training principles
Define VO2 max
Maximum amount of O2 that can be taken up, transported and utilised per minute.
Define Relative VO2 max
Takes into account weight and is measured in mL/kg/min
Define Absolute VO2 max
Does not take into account weight and is measured in mL/min
How is VO2 max calculated?
Multiply Q and a-VO2 diff
Define LIP
LIP is the highest intensity during an incremental test where lactate removal and lactate entry are equal.
Define Lactate Tolerance
Ability of muscles to tolerate lactate through increased buffering capacity
What does increased Lactate Tolerance Enable?
Use anaerobic glycolysis system at higher intensities for longer
Anaerobic capacity
Total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems
Aerobic power
The rate of production from the aerobic energy systems
Define Economy
The amount of energy used at a given intensity.
Greater Economy means
Less energy expended for a given intensity
Stroke Volume
Volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per beat (mLs)
What is Cardiac Output
Volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per min
(L/min)
Haemoglobin
Found in red blood cells
Responsible for carrying O2 in the bloodstream
Capillaries
Sites of Gas exchange
Where does Gaseous Exchange of oxygen occur?
O2 diffuses out of the capillaries and into the muscle
O2 diffuses out of the alveoli and into the capillaries
What is a-VO2 diff?
Measures amount of oxygen extracted by muscles from capillaries.
How is a-VO2 diff calculated?
Compare oxygen concentration of oxygen in arteries compared to veins
What is Cardiac Hypertrophy?
Increased size of the left ventricle resulting in increased SV, Q and decreased resting and submax HR.
Pulmonary Diffusion
The diffusion of oxygen from the alveoli into the bloodstream
Ventilation
Volume of air breathed in and out per minute
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths taken per minute
Myoglobin
Pigment that attracts O2 from capillaries into the muscle cell, responsible for storage and transport to the mitochondria
Mitochondria
Site of aerobic metabolism where triglycerides and glycogen are oxidised aerobically.
Capillaries
Site of gaseous exchange
Glycogen Sparing
The percentage of fat oxidation increases at higher sub-maximal intensities due to increased oxidative enzymes and increased size, surface area and no. of oxidative enzymes.
Muscular Hypertrophy (aerobic adaptation)
Increased muscle size associated with an increase in capillarization
Myosine ATPase
Enzyme that splits ATP to yield energy for muscular contractions