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Energy metabolism, instructions for use

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We will talk about metabolism, looking as always a simple way to metabolize the metabolism is the set of reactions. They are divided into catabolism, which breaks down organic matter for energy consumption, and catabolism which instead uses energy to restore tissues. This is the world of fats and carbohydrates.

Fatty acids and carbohydrates in energy metabolism and respiration, simple and clear diagram.

THE LIPID METABOLISM

Fat metabolism is produced by low or moderate intensity physical exercise, but which is prolonged over time. This chemical process takes place in two different ways: through the demolition of the fatty acids present that are released from the adipose tissue, or from the triglycerides present at the intramuscular level. So the exercise exceeded the demand, therefore activity exceeds the hour, therefore glucose reserves begin to run low if we had to sum it all up to reach less accustomed bikers to apply it to their rides, we could say that one aspect of burning the fat reserves present in adipose tissue.(love handles and bacon) and therefore helps weight loss, increasing the intensity is also possible the reserves present in the muscles.

Sugars have various functions, including ensuring the regular functionality of our nervous system and energy production. Thanks to their metabolism, our organism is capable of time not exceeding an hour, with an intensity that is around 90% of the vo2max. Increase in lactic acid, which initiates a buildup in the muscles and inhibits lipolysis. It becomes very important, but it is increasingly important, that during the submaximal efforts the production of energy by the Fats is inhibited. To resolve everything that happened in a normal situation. from the reserves of acids present in the adipose tissue (the flab) is longer than our work, the more the metabolic of lipids is stimulated, also due to the reduction of sugars in the liver. Increasing the intensity of the effort is the moment in which there is a production of lactic acid. So the advice I have to say to Sunday bikes, That frequently and Easier, Because the intense efforts that you see in a motorcyclist are trained in due time a heart rate monitor to optimize performance during your rides. 



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ppgad@pucrs.br Mountain bike travel editor and expert. Chiropractor and personal trainer, for years following some of the strongest national interpreters of enduro mtb.

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