What is fatigue
fatigue is the inability to sustain a required exercise intensity.
point when exercise performance begins to deteriorate.
body is unable to function at its optimal.
what causes muscular fatigue
fuel depletion PC stores in maximal efforts, glycogen in sub max
accumulation of metabolic by products (slows down muscle contractions)
increase in body temperature = dehydration
also dilation of blood vessels resulting in decrease of blood pressure.
what is the type of recovery for fuel depletion
PC passive recovery (rest)
Glycogen high GI immediately after the event
what is the type of recovery for By- products
active recovery