Discussion:
Select one of the following:
a triathlete,
a football player,
a gymnast,
and one phase of their sport. For example, if you choose the triathlete you can choose the cycling phase of their activity, or if you choose the football player, you could choose the sprint phase of their activity, or if you choose the gymnast, you may choose the backflip phase of their activity.
As your athlete performs the chosen activity, discuss whether rapid or slow glycolysis is the most effective means of energy transfer?
What physiological factors contributed to your analysis (e.g. hydrogen release, lactate formation, glucose catabolism, etc.)?
How did these factors influence your choice?
Explain the benefits of lactate for optimal performance of the chosen activity.