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Energy Fuel O2 necessary?

Relative Available By-products # of ATP Recovery


system rate of ATP capacity formed per
formed per (duration) molecule of
second fuel (substrate)

ATP-PC Creatine No 10 <15s creatine 1 The body will naturally replace


phosphat stores of creatine phosphate.
e After 30s there is a 50%
recovery, after 2mins there is a
100% recovery.
Anaerobic glycogen No 5 ~ 1 min Pyruvic acid 2-3 As exercise slows or stops,
glycolysis which turns oxygen begins to break down
system in lactic acid lactic acid and remove it from
in the the bloodstream. Recovery may
anaerobic take between 20 mins to 2hrs
condition depending on the duration and
(i.e. no intensity of exercise. A thorough
oxygen) warm-down after exercise will
assist in lactate removal.
Aerobic Glycogen Yes 2.5 (CHO ~90mins H20 and CO2 Up to 32-33 After long, intense activity, it
glycolysis/ (CHO) oxidation) (CHO) (for CHO) > 100 may take up to 24hrs for full
Oxidative Fat 1.5 (fat Days (fat) (fat) recovery.
system Protein oxidation)

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