Exercise Physiology: A Deep Dive
This program explores the physiological changes that occur during exercise, from energy production to hormonal responses and muscle adaptation. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how exercise impacts various bodily systems. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program. Results may vary.
Program Modules
Energy Systems During Exercise
Understand how your body generates energy during different types of exercise.
ATP Demand Increase
DailyLearn about the increase in ATP demand by muscle cells during exercise.
“When you work out, your body and especially your muscle cells will increase their demand for adenosine triphosphate also known as ATP.”
Glycolysis Process
DailyExplore how glycolysis converts glucose into ATP.
“One of the ways that more ATP is created as you continue to work out is through a process known as glycolysis. This process is what helps turn glucose into ATP.”
Cardiovascular Response to Exercise
Investigate the impact of exercise on heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen uptake. Review of Energy Systems Module recommended before starting.
Increased Oxygen Demand
DailyLearn how exercise increases the body's demand for oxygen.
“At the same time that your body tries to get energy quickly from breaking down glucose it'll also increase its demand for more oxygen because that allows you to create even more atp.”
VO2 Max and Its Importance
DailyUnderstand VO2 max and how to improve it through cardiovascular training.
“You can actually improve your vo2 max through cardiovascular training. The higher your vo2 max is the fitter you'll tend to be and the better you'll be able to perform various forms of exercise especially cardiovascular exercise.”
Metabolic Waste and Removal
Learn how exercise generates metabolic waste products and how the body removes them. Completing the previous module is highly encouraged
Lactate vs. Hydrogen Ions
DailyUnderstand the roles of lactate and hydrogen ions in muscle fatigue.
“The burning sensation that you experience is actually caused by hydrogen ions not the lactate.”
Brain Benefits of Exercise
Explore the positive effects of exercise on the brain, including increased blood flow and neurogenesis.
Neurogenesis and Exercise
DailyLearn how exercise promotes the creation of new neurons in the brain.
“The increase in blood flow leads to more oxygen being delivered to the brain which helps facilitate this process of neurogenesis or the creation of new neurons in the brain.”
Hormonal Responses to Exercise
Understand the release of hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and growth hormone during exercise.
Role of Growth Hormone
DailyLearn about the effects of growth hormone on muscle, bone, and fat metabolism.
“It also can help delay muscle breakdown so it can be beneficial from a muscle maintenance perspective but not so much for growth.”
Muscle Damage and Growth
Explore the relationship between muscle damage and muscle growth, debunking common misconceptions.
Muscle Damage and Growth
DailyUnderstanding the connection between muscle damage and growth
“Currently research indicates that muscle damage isn't required for muscle growth and it doesn't even correlate with muscle growth”
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the energy systems used during exercise.
- Explain the cardiovascular responses to exercise.
- Describe the hormonal changes that occur during exercise.
- Identify the brain benefits of exercise.
- Explain the role of muscle damage in muscle growth.
- Understand body cooling mechanisms during exercise.
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