Energy continuum

• Energy Continuum


  1. Relative contribution of each energy system to overall energy production

  2. Depending on intensity of the activity

  3. Depending on duration of the activity
• Energy systems


  • ATP-PC system
  • Anaerobic glycolysis system
  • Aerobic energy system
• Low-moderate intensity, longer duration activities


  • Marathon
• ATP-PC system


  Replenished quickly - 50% in 20 secs, 100% in 3 mins