energy supply and the effects of exercise on the body

• Aerobic respiration


  Glucose +oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)
• Anaerobic respiration


  Glucose -> lactic acid (+energy)
• Oxygen debt


  The amount of oxygen needed to bring the body back to normal
• Excess post-exercise consumption (EPOC)


  The process of taking in this additional oxygen
• Lactic acid equation


  Lactic acid + oxygen -> water + carbon dioxide (CO2) + glucose
• Factors affecting recovery


  • Genetics
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Sleep
  • Overall strength and fitness
• Short term effects of exercise

  • Sweating
  • Increase in heart rate
  • Increase of breathing
  • Increase of temperature
• Long term effects of exercise

  • Heart size increases (hypertrophy)
  • Lower resting heart rate (bradycardia)