Skeletal muscle is powered by one important compound; adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The body only stores small amounts of ATP in the muscles so it has to replace and resynthesize this energy compound on an ongoing basis. Understanding how it does this is the key to understanding energy systems. There are 3 separate energy systems throughContinue reading “What body systems are responsible for energy production?”
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Physical inactivity, dopamine, lactate , glucose and aging
After 96 years of age, he has crying spells in the afternoon or early evening hours when our brain hormones are slowing down to ready for sleep. With less exercise and more time sitting down watching TV and eating every 2 hours, he forgets to remember things as his brain and muscles are not workingContinue reading “Physical inactivity, dopamine, lactate , glucose and aging”
Regeneration of our cells, brain metabolism and exercise
This is my third week at cross fit exercise training. I wanted to know how my body can regenerate. The human body is an incredible machine. Part of what makes it so impressive (apart from the concept of conciousness and self awareness) is its ability to regenerate itself. Your outer layer of skin, the epidermisContinue reading “Regeneration of our cells, brain metabolism and exercise”