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The Energy System
Energy for Muscular Contraction
System | Definition |
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Anaerobic Alactic | ATP-CP: stored in small amounts, temporary & immediate source of energy. Creatine phosphate is primary source of fuel. No oxygen is required. Does not product lactic acid. Lasts 10 - 30 secs. |
Anaerobic Lactic | Main source of fuel is Carbohydrates, by product is lactic acid. Lasts 1 - 2 minutes, supplies energy until areobic or oxygen system can meet demands as the intensity decreases |
Aerobic | Supplies needs for mild to moderate activity over long periods of time. Fats & Oxygen are primary sources of fuel |