Methods to Recover from Exercise (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What 3 things does lactic acid convert to?
What 3 things does lactic acid convert to?
Glucose, carbon dioxide, and water
What does DOMS stand for
What does DOMS stand for
Delayed onset of muscular soreness
When does DOMS occur
When does DOMS occur
One or two days after intense exercise
What does massage reduce in tender areas?
What does massage reduce in tender areas?
Inflammation
How massage helps remove lactic acid
How massage helps remove lactic acid
Increases blood flow & oxygen delivery to muscles
How long should you spend in an ice bath after exercise?
How long should you spend in an ice bath after exercise?
5 to 10 minutes
What do ice baths repair in muscle fibres?
What do ice baths repair in muscle fibres?
Micro-tears
Ice baths prevent what condition
Ice baths prevent what condition
DOMS (delayed onset of muscular soreness)
What do ice baths reduce in injured areas?
What do ice baths reduce in injured areas?
Swelling
What happens to blood vessels after ice bath
What happens to blood vessels after ice bath
Dilate, allowing oxygenated blood to rush to muscles
When to consume carbs after exercise
When to consume carbs after exercise
Soon after exercise
Why consume carbs after exercise
Why consume carbs after exercise
To replace glycogen stores
Drinks for rehydration during exercise
Drinks for rehydration during exercise
Water or isotonic drinks
When to consume rehydration drinks
When to consume rehydration drinks
Before, during, and after vigorous exercise
What dehydration symptoms does rehydration prevent?
What dehydration symptoms does rehydration prevent?
Dizziness and nausea