There are 3 energy systems that resynthesise Adenosine Tri-phosphate (ATP) and produce energy. These systems consist of the Creatine Phosphate, Lactic Acid and the Aerobic systems. the understanding of these systems is essential in relation to sparring in Taekwondo.
Creatine Phosphate System (ATP-PC)
The Creatine Phosphate, also known as the ATP-PC system, is one of the two Anaerobic (No Oxygen) systems. It is the only sort of 'chemical' energy as it provides the phosphate lost after a phosphate as split from ATP. It is usually used in quick, explosive bursts at a very high intensity. This system lasts approximately up to 10 seconds. The By-product of this system is the creatine left over which is urinated out of your body.
In relation to Taekwondo, this system would be used alot, for example kicking your opponent while sparring or doing a take down in self defense. It would be important to train this system because you need explosive kicks and counters to score points against an opponent in sparring.
In relation to Taekwondo, this system would be used alot, for example kicking your opponent while sparring or doing a take down in self defense. It would be important to train this system because you need explosive kicks and counters to score points against an opponent in sparring.
Lactic acid system
The Lactic Acid system in the second Anaerobic system. After exercising to the maximum effort the Creatine Phosphate stores have depleted and the muscles in your body still need a source to resynthesise ATP. this system breaksdown glucose to resynthesise the lost phosphate, this called glycolysis. Fatigue from this system comes when the lactic acid has built up in muscle cells and can take up to 24 hours for the acid to leave the body. This system can last from 30 seconds up to 3 minutes and it is called upon while under going exersise at a high intensity.
This system would't be as important to train for Taekwondo as the other systems because while sparring the athletes will fire a couple of kicks at an opponent then stop and rest will bouncing at a sub-maximal effort giving the aerobic system enough time to catch up.
This system would't be as important to train for Taekwondo as the other systems because while sparring the athletes will fire a couple of kicks at an opponent then stop and rest will bouncing at a sub-maximal effort giving the aerobic system enough time to catch up.
Aerobic system
The Aerobic system is the last energy system in the body. It uses oxygen to breakdown glucose/glycogen to resynthesise ATP. This system can also break down fats, carbohydrates and protein, in extreme cases. This system could be considered to be the last resort when all the other energy systems have depleted. This system is always working but while exercise is more predominant at a high to sub-maximal effort.
This system would be a good one to train as in sparring athletes are always moving at a sub-maximal effort and don't stop until the round is over.
All of the Energy systems work together to resynthesise ATP. The video below explains.
This system would be a good one to train as in sparring athletes are always moving at a sub-maximal effort and don't stop until the round is over.
All of the Energy systems work together to resynthesise ATP. The video below explains.