CSCS Daily Practice Question #39
An athlete competes in an Olympic triathlon (1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run). What primary energy system limitation should the coach address during recovery?
A. Lactate accumulation, which cannot be cleared after exercise
B. Phosphagen depletion, which recovers within 10 minutes of rest
C. Glycogen depletion, requiring high carbohydrate intake and oxidative system recovery over multiple hours
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From Chapter Chapter 3: Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training
DCO Code: 1.E2
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A. Lactate accumulation, which cannot be cleared after exercise
B. Phosphagen depletion, which recovers within 10 minutes of rest
C. Glycogen depletion, requiring high carbohydrate intake and oxidative system recovery over multiple hours
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