Energy Systems

Name a sport that heavily relies on the lactic acid system for energy.

• Gymnastics

• Swimming

• Weightlifting

• Archery

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Provide an example of an exercise that predominantly utilizes the aerobic system.

• Yoga

• Swimming

• Weightlifting

• Running

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What is an example of a short, high-intensity activity that relies on the ATP-PC system?

• Yoga

• Swimming

• Walking

• Sprinting

Name a type of workout that causes the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles.

• Swimming

• Pilates

• Anaerobic exercise

• Yoga

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Give an example of a long-duration activity that mainly depends on the aerobic system for energy.

• Marathon running

• Weightlifting

• Sprinting

• Powerlifting

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What is an example of a quick, explosive movement that utilizes the ATP-PC system?

• Sprinting

• Walking

• Yoga

• Swimming

Name a sport that involves continuous, moderate-intensity exercise and primarily uses the aerobic system.

• Weightlifting

• Swimming

• Running

• Chess

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Provide an example of a strength training exercise that primarily uses the ATP-PC system.

• Swimming

• Sprinting or powerlifting

• Pilates

• Yoga

What is an example of a high-intensity exercise that primarily uses the lactic acid system?

• Marathon running

• Yoga

• Weightlifting

• Sprinting

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What is an example of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that utilizes both the lactic acid and aerobic systems?

• Lifting light weights for 15 minutes

• Yoga or Pilates workout

• Walking at a steady pace for 30 minutes

• Sprints or cycling at maximum effort followed by recovery at a lower intensity

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