Sunday 2 March 2014

The Energy Systems

For the next couple of weeks we will be looking at the three different types of energy systems that we use when we exercise. Which we use, depends on the type of exercise that we are performing. The 2 main energy systems are called:


  • Anaerobic (ATP-CP System and Lactic Acid System)
  • Aerobic
Here is a short video about the energy systems:


Most importantly, you must remember that  ANAEROBIC = WITHOUT OXYGEN and AEROBIC = WITH OXYGEN.

Learn the basics about the 3 energy systems here:




Finally, here is a table that explains which system you use when exercising:




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