Aerobic Energy System: Understanding Intensity, Fuel Sources, and Training Zones
The aerobic energy system primarily fuels low to moderate intensity activities, where oxygen is readily available, but it also contributes significant...
By Alex
Category: Exercise Physiology
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The Muscle Pump: Why It Feels Good, What It Is, and How to Achieve It
The muscle "pump" feels good because it signifies effective effort, triggers endorphin release, and provides satisfying visual and proprioce...
By Jordan
Heavy Breathing After a Difficult Run: Causes, Physiological Responses, and When to Seek Help
Heavy breathing after a difficult run is your body's essential physiological response to restore oxygen, eliminate carbon dioxide, buffer metabolic by...
By Jordan
Exercise and VEGF: How Physical Activity Increases Blood Vessel Growth and Health Benefits
Exercise significantly increases Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) levels through mechanisms like tissue hypoxia and shear stress, leading to ...
By Hart
Sports and Heart Rate: Understanding Peak, Sustained Demands, and Influencing Factors
No single sport has the highest heart rate; it depends on whether one considers momentary peak efforts (e.g., sprinting) or sustained high-intensity a...
By Jordan
Maximal Anaerobic Power: Definition, Measurement, and Training Applications
Maximal anaerobic power refers to the highest rate at which an individual can produce energy through the phosphagen system, representing the body's ca...
By Jordan
Exercise Physiology: Understanding the Science Behind Movement and Adaptation
Exercise physiology is the scientific study of how the body's systems respond and adapt to the acute challenges of exercise and the chronic demands of...
By Jordan
Weightlifting: Why Your Heart Rate Rises and What It Means
Your heart rate increases during weightlifting due to heightened metabolic demand, sympathetic nervous system activation, and cardiovascular adjustmen...
By Alex
Cold Fat During Exercise: Understanding Why It Happens and When to Be Concerned
The sensation of cold fat during exercise is a normal physiological response primarily due to the body's thermoregulation, fat's insulating properties...
By Alex
