anaerobic vs aerobic

Energy System Training for Sports

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31 .05 .2008

Every human being 's movement produces energy . This body 's movement which causes the production of energy is through certain pathways called energy pathways . Let 's take an example . If a person is walking , here the intensity is very important , if it is a gentle walk , he will go on for hours without much exhaustion . Although , if he is running , in this case the intensity is much greater

than the former case considered , hence he will not be able to continue for a long period of time . If he goes with the same intensity , it will only last for a short period of time . It is very important for us , humans to know that the intensity of our activities can be controlled through training exercises which will be mentioned later in the essay

There are four basic energy pathways which help us understand energy production , body movement , aerobic and anaerobic energy systems of the body . Following are the energy pathways : ATP-CP and LA , LA-02 , and 02

ATP-CP

LA

LA-O

O

ATP-CP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate . It is a chemical compound which consists of three molecules of phosphorous . It is very important to note here that , this ATP is a raw form of energy . This is produced with the break down of various cells in the body . This break down which causes production of energy is usually taking place in the muscles of the body . Energy is released when the molecule is broken . ATP is soon converted into ADP . The difference of the ATP and ADP is of an extra phosphate molecule in ATP

CP stands for Creatine Phosphate . This allows the break down of the Adenosine Triphosphate molecules in the body . Creatine Phosphate and Adenosine Diphosphate together form Adenosine Triphosphate

LA stands for Lactic Acid . This lactic acid is a result of the a fatigue process . When we exercise a lot continuously for a couple of hours without a break or we are exercising after a month hiatus our body is not used to the excessive exercise or any exercise in the second scenario . Hence our muscles start aching . This pain is caused due to the glucose produced in the muscles that could not be broken down . This excessive glucose is what causes the pain , also known as the fatigue process . Now , the protons that are produced due to this process restrict the individual from further exercising

O2 is a molecule which consists of two atoms of oxygen . This molecule assists the body in performing functions . The movement which involves oxygen is called aerobic energy system . The energy system that does not involve oxygen is called anaerobic energy system

These energy pathways are used for a specific time period . As soon as the time period elapses , that respective energy pathway is no more used and the other energy pathway starts to function

ADP is produced by the contraction...