Metabolic Adaptations and Training Methods

These flashcards cover key concepts about metabolic adaptations to training methods, carbohydrate loading, and effective writing practices for academic papers.

What are the characteristics of ATP PCR specific training?

It's short, lasting fifteen seconds or less of all-out activity.

What performance improvement is noted in ATP PCR specific training?

Improvement is mainly due to increased strength and explosiveness, not due to enzyme changes.

What is phosphorylase's role in glycolysis?

It rapidly removes glucose from glycogen and adds phosphate to create glucose-1 phosphate.

What enzymes see increased activity after glycolytic training?

Phosphorylase, PFK (phosphofructokinase), LDH (lactate dehydrogenase), and hexokinase.

How do anaerobically trained individuals differ from aerobically trained individuals in terms of enzyme activity?

Anaerobically trained individuals have higher levels of anaerobic enzymes compared to untrained individuals.

Why might aerobically trained individuals have less phosphorylase activity?

They can use fat more efficiently and utilize glycogen better, requiring less phosphorylase activity.

What does training in a low carb state enhance?

It enhances adaptations like increasing oxidative enzymes.

What is a classical model of carb loading for endurance athletes?

Large volume training the day before a carbohydrate restriction, followed by carb consumption.

What is glycogen supercompensation?

When glycogen stores are depleted and subsequently increased with carbohydrate intake after training.

What is an important consideration for athletes regarding nutrition during races?

Training your stomach to handle carbohydrate intake during activities to avoid gastrointestinal issues.

What should a thesis statement do in a research paper?

Guide the argument and answer the specific research question effectively.

What tense should studies be presented in when writing a paper?

In past tense, as they have already been conducted.

What is essential to remember about the use of author citations in research papers?

Use the first author's last name et al. and avoid writing the title of the article.