Energy continuum

Question 1

What is energy continuum?

Answer 1

• The relative contribution of the three energy system
• The predominant energy system is dependant upon on the intensity and duration of the exercise
• Energy systems don’t work isolation they interact with each other

Question 2

What is the intensity and duration of the exercise when the predominant energy system is ATP-PC system?

Answer 2

• High intensity
• 0-10 seconds
• Shot put

Question 3

What is the intensity and duration of the exercise when the predominant energy system is glycolytic system?

Answer 3

• High intensity
• 10seconds to 3 minutes
• 400m/ 800m run

Question 4

What is the intensity and duration of the exercise when the predominant energy system is aerobic system?

Answer 4

• Low intensity
• More than 3 minutes
• Marathon