How does the lactic energy system recover?

Answer 1

The lactic acid energy system relies on the breakdown of glycogen to produce energy. As it does not require oxygen to break down glycogen a by-product called lactic acid is formed. If enough lactic acid is accumulated then the body begins to fatigue. To recover, the lactic acid requires oxygen. Once oxgen is present the lactic acid can be converted back to pyruvic acid which can once again be used to produce energy. Therefore to speed up recovery of the lactic system an "active"recovery at a low intencity is recommended. This then employs the use of the aerobic energy system which requires oxygen to be transported to the working muscles, and at the same time removing the fatiguing lactic acid.

Answer 2

lacti acid build up in your muscles when you are running and you are breathing but not takingin a ny oxygen therefore there is no chemical reaction with your glucose in yyour body and is given no energy. this means most people stop and breath because your body needs to take in oxygen.

Answer 3

Energy system which relies on the breakdown of carbohydrates for fuel. These activities range from 3 minutes to two hours in duration. A natural by product of carbohydrate oxidation is lactic acid, which was previously believed to be the limiting factor in events of this distance. Now, scientists have proven that lactic acid helps to buffer other, more harmful chemicals and is not the source of fatige but the solution.

Answer 4

It take about 2 minutes to recover completely.

Answer 5

As soon as 15 minutes. (Source Sports Nutrition, Bean, Anita, 5th ed, 2006, pg. 7)