February 13, 2009, Newsletter Issue #365: Energy Systems

Tip of the Week

Most sports, especially team sports, are anaerobic, with short bursts of activity. The aerobic energy system doesn´t kick in until 3-5 minutes of continuous activity. Train the energy system you need for your sport.

Football and basketball players, for instance, need to do short-to-moderate sprints and intervals, and have little need to run long distances.

Aerobic sports, like long distance running, endurance cycling, distance swimming, triathlon, mountaineering, etc. require long, sustained training routines.

Soccer players benefit from aerobic training, and tennis can have both aerobic and anaerobic components, depending on how you play.

About LifeTips

Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Exercise Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Nicholas Frank