The aerobic system can be divided into three processes:<\/p>\n
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- Aerobic glycolysis (slow glycolysis)<\/li>\n
- Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle)<\/li>\n
- Electron transport chain<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Aerobic Glycolysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n
During aerobic (slow) glycolysis<\/a>, glycogen is converted to glucose.<\/p>\n
A series of enzymes then break down the glucose to create Pyruvate.<\/p>\n
Pyruvate then gets converted into acetyl coenzyme A as oxygen becomes present.<\/p>\n
Krebs Cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n
During the Krebs cycle<\/a>, acetyl coenzyme A is broken down even more to create carbon dioxide and hydrogen.<\/p>\n
Hydrogen combines with two enzymes and is transported to the electron transport chain where the acidity levels are controlled.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nElectron Transport Chain<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The electron transport chain is responsible for producing 34 ATP molecules for every molecule of glucose that is used.<\/p>\n
Hydrogen ions are carried to the electron transport chain by carrier molecules. They are then transferred to carrier molecules embedded in the electron transport chain where they undergo a series of chemical reactions.<\/p>\n
A hydrogen ion gradient is created. As these ions move across this gradient, ATPase phosphorylates ADP is formed to create ATP.<\/p>\n
How to Apply A<\/strong>erobic System Knowledge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When you apply this knowledge of how the aerobic energy system works to an athlete, you see that as they use energy, the body keeps breathing in oxygen to fuel its energy system.<\/p>\n
The system is activated when an athlete starts exercising and becomes the main system after one minute.<\/p>\n
The aerobic energy system\u2019s ability to store more ATP molecules than other energy systems allows an athlete to draw on this system to gain energy for a much longer period of time. Other systems, however, might allow the athlete to exercise much harder for a shorter period of time.<\/p>\n
Training the Aerobic System<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You can develop your aerobic system so that it is able to store more ATP molecules at a time. Athletes often do this so that they can exercise for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n
The best ways to train your aerobic system are:<\/p>\n
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- Interval training<\/a> \u2013 this is when the work periods of the workout exceeds several minutes and the rest periods are active, but at a lower intensity than could be sustained<\/li>\n
- Continuous training \u2013 this is when the exercise maintains a constant intensity<\/a> and lasts for a longer time<\/li>\n
- \u2018Fartlek\u2019 training \u2013 the exercise\u2019s speed and effort varies throughout the session according to how they feel, without resting<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Your aerobic energy system uses oxygen to produce energy. This energy is then stored and used for longer periods of exercise at a low intensity. The system converts glycogen into glucose. The glucose is then broken down during multiple stages to produce hydrogen ions, which get converted into ATP.<\/p>\n
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- Continuous training \u2013 this is when the exercise maintains a constant intensity<\/a> and lasts for a longer time<\/li>\n
- Interval training<\/a> \u2013 this is when the work periods of the workout exceeds several minutes and the rest periods are active, but at a lower intensity than could be sustained<\/li>\n