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What is a key indicator that it's time to start high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?
What is a key indicator that it's time to start high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?
What is one primary effect of HIIT on highly trained athletes?
What is one primary effect of HIIT on highly trained athletes?
Which statement is true regarding mitochondrial adaptations from HIIT compared to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)?
Which statement is true regarding mitochondrial adaptations from HIIT compared to moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)?
What is a consequence of concurrent training that combines strength and endurance activities?
What is a consequence of concurrent training that combines strength and endurance activities?
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How does specificity of training affect VO2max in athletes?
How does specificity of training affect VO2max in athletes?
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What is the effect of an increasing number of capillaries in relation to oxygen diffusion?
What is the effect of an increasing number of capillaries in relation to oxygen diffusion?
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Which statement accurately describes the lactate threshold?
Which statement accurately describes the lactate threshold?
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Why is the ability to exercise at high intensity without accumulating lactate considered beneficial?
Why is the ability to exercise at high intensity without accumulating lactate considered beneficial?
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How is lactate threshold typically expressed?
How is lactate threshold typically expressed?
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What is a primary disadvantage of exercising above the lactate threshold?
What is a primary disadvantage of exercising above the lactate threshold?
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What is the primary reason type 2 muscle fibers produce more lactic acid than type 1 muscle fibers?
What is the primary reason type 2 muscle fibers produce more lactic acid than type 1 muscle fibers?
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At what percentage of VO2max does blood lactate begin to sharply increase for a trained individual?
At what percentage of VO2max does blood lactate begin to sharply increase for a trained individual?
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What does a rightward shift in the lactate threshold (LT) graph indicate for an athlete?
What does a rightward shift in the lactate threshold (LT) graph indicate for an athlete?
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If two athletes have the same VO2max but different lactate values, what can be inferred about the one with the higher lactate value?
If two athletes have the same VO2max but different lactate values, what can be inferred about the one with the higher lactate value?
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What happens to lactate production at exhaustion for trained individuals compared to untrained individuals?
What happens to lactate production at exhaustion for trained individuals compared to untrained individuals?
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What does the interference phenomenon refer to in training?
What does the interference phenomenon refer to in training?
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According to the Energy Balance Model, what is a suggested solution to obesity?
According to the Energy Balance Model, what is a suggested solution to obesity?
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Why does exercising more not necessarily lead to weight loss?
Why does exercising more not necessarily lead to weight loss?
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What is a common misconception about weight loss concerning exercise?
What is a common misconception about weight loss concerning exercise?
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What happens when a person transforms fat into muscle?
What happens when a person transforms fat into muscle?
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What does research suggest about children's physical activity levels?
What does research suggest about children's physical activity levels?
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What are the two common recommendations made by experts for obesity management?
What are the two common recommendations made by experts for obesity management?
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What evidence suggests that exercise alone is ineffective for weight loss?
What evidence suggests that exercise alone is ineffective for weight loss?
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What initiates the entry of glucose into cells?
What initiates the entry of glucose into cells?
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What does a high glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrate result in?
What does a high glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrate result in?
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Why might overweight patients with type 2 diabetes require insulin injections?
Why might overweight patients with type 2 diabetes require insulin injections?
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How does insulin affect fat metabolism?
How does insulin affect fat metabolism?
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What is a key function of insulin in relation to blood glucose levels?
What is a key function of insulin in relation to blood glucose levels?
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What happens when glucose cannot enter cells due to closed receptors?
What happens when glucose cannot enter cells due to closed receptors?
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What primarily influences how quickly and how much insulin is released?
What primarily influences how quickly and how much insulin is released?
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What links caloric intake with energy expenditure?
What links caloric intake with energy expenditure?
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Study Notes
O2 Diffusion and Distribution of CO
- Increased capillary density enhances surface area for gaseous exchange and shortens diffusion distance.
- The cardiovascular system adapts to improve oxygen delivery during physical activity.
- Active muscles receive a larger share of cardiac output due to redistribution of blood flow.
- This adjustment supports the function of breathing muscles primarily found in skeletal muscle.
Lactate Threshold
- Lactate threshold (LT) marks the intensity at which lactate starts to accumulate in the blood significantly.
- Occurs when lactate production exceeds clearance, indicating the balance between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.
- Expressed as a percentage of VO2max, with higher thresholds indicating better endurance performance.
- A lactate threshold at 80% VO2max suggests significantly greater exercise tolerance than one at 60% VO2max.
Implications of Lactate Accumulation
- Those with identical VO2max values, but a higher lactate threshold, demonstrate superior performance.
- Exercising at high intensity without significant lactate accumulation provides an advantage.
- Disadvantages of exercising above LT include increased lactate levels, acidosis, and fatigue markers.
- Lactate presence is a sign of anaerobic glycolysis being active.
Training and Lactate Response
- Untrained individuals exhibit lactate increase around 55% VO2max, while trained individuals do so at 80% VO2max.
- Regular training shifts lactate threshold rightward, allowing prolonged reliance on aerobic metabolism.
- Endurance athletes display lower lactate levels at exertion compared to untrained individuals.
High-Intensity Training (HIIT)
- Effective HIIT sessions involve intervals at high percentages of VO2max, promoting greater aerobic adaptations.
- Key benefits of HIIT include increased peak power output, VO2max, muscle buffering capacity, and myoglobin concentration.
- Type I muscle fibers and capillarization of these fibers improve with HIIT.
- Despite similar mitochondrial enzyme changes between HIIT and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT), HIIT may yield superior performance improvements.
Specificity and Cross-Training
- Training specificity results in higher VO2max in sport-specific activities due to targeted muscle group adaptations.
- Endurance training does not hinder strength training, while the reverse blunts strength gains.
- Concurrent training can lead to fatigue, catabolic states, and altered motor unit recruitment but can improve endurance capacity.
Energy Balance Model (CICO)
- Obesity is viewed through the lens of the Energy Balance Model, proposing that weight maintenance hinges on the balance of calorie intake and expenditure.
- Common solutions to obesity include increasing exercise and reducing calorie intake, often oversimplifying the issue.
- Exercise can lead to increased appetite, undermining weight loss efforts for many individuals.
Insulin's Role in Weight Management
- Insulin is a major factor in fat storage and metabolism, influencing how glucose enters cells.
- GLUT-4 transporters are critical for glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and other tissues, activated by insulin.
- Carbohydrates influence insulin release; high GI foods cause rapid glucose spikes, necessitating more insulin and potentially leading to fat storage.
- Alternatives include low GI foods that result in slower glucose release and reduced insulin response.
Insulin Functions and Effects
- Insulin lowers blood glucose levels, counteracting hyperglycemia.
- It stimulates fatty acid synthesis in the liver, impacting conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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