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Science of Exercise: Carbohydrate Metabolism

This document summarizes key aspects of exercise science. It discusses carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as fuels for exercise. As exercise continues, glycogen and blood glucose deplete and the body relies more on fat stores. Protein can also be broken down for fuel. The respiratory system ensures adequate oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. Moderate exercise has little effect on the immune system but intense exercise can suppress it for up to three hours. Muscle fatigue results from depletion of ATP or buildup of hydrogen ions.

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Science of Exercise: Carbohydrate Metabolism

This document summarizes key aspects of exercise science. It discusses carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as fuels for exercise. As exercise continues, glycogen and blood glucose deplete and the body relies more on fat stores. Protein can also be broken down for fuel. The respiratory system ensures adequate oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. Moderate exercise has little effect on the immune system but intense exercise can suppress it for up to three hours. Muscle fatigue results from depletion of ATP or buildup of hydrogen ions.

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SCIENCE OF EXERCISE

BY UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM
The two sites for carbohydrate storage are muscle and
liver. Carbohydrates are stored in the form of
glycogen. Glucose is the form of carbohydrate that can be
directly used by all cells of the body for energy and ATP
production.

LIPID METABOLISM
Approximately 50% of the fuel for the working
muscles is coming from carbohydrates while the
remaining 50% is coming from fats. As the individual
gets deep into the exercise session muscle
glycogen, blood glucose begin to deplete. To
compensate for these declining fuel, the body most
rely more heavily on fat stored in adipose tissue.

PROTEIN METABOLISM
Proteins can be broken down with their resulting
amino acids being used for fuel. Certain amino acids
can directly be used for ATP production in the
mitochondria.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
The roles of the respiratory system during exercise
are to ensure that the partial pressure of oxygen in our
arteries is well-maintained. Two, to eliminate both
metabolic and non-metabolic carbon dioxide,
maintaining the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in
our arteries. And three, to assist in the buffering
of metabolic acids produced during intense exercise.

IMMUNE SYSTEM
The impact that a single bout of exercise will have on
the immune system will be very much dependent
upon the exercise intensity. A moderate exercise has
only a small or marginal effect on immune function.
However, heavy intense exercise can transiently
suppress immune function up to three hours post-
exercise.

MUSCLE FATIGUE
the cause of fatigue is the depletion or accumulation of
sub substance. These include the depletion of both
ATP stores in muscle. As well as the accumulation of
hydrogen ions or an increase in muscle acidity.

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