Training Dictionary
Oxidative Phosphorylation
Definition: Oxidative phosphorylation is used to produce ATP aerobically. Oxidative phosphorylation is the main energy pathway for producing energy during light activity.1
Simplified Biochemical Reaction:
Fatty Acids (fats) or Blood Glucose + O2 + ADP + Pi --> CO2 + ATP + H2O (yes, metabolizing food produces water)
(don't worry, I'll explain these terms in the near future)2
Effects of Exercise
With increased aerobic exercise, a higher percentage of fat will be utilized for exercise, offering a more sustainable energy supply.3
Important Details
This is the primary pathway for supplying energy during light activity.
Sources:
1 American College of Sports Medicine,2006. ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 5th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkens, Philadelphia: 47 p.
2 McArdle, Katch, F. I., & V. L. Katch, 2001. Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance. 5th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia: 137 p.
3 American College of Sports Medicine, 2006. ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 5th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkens, Philadelphia: 65 p. .
