Exercise Physiology and Energy Cost of Physical ActivityExercise Physiology and Energy Cost of Physical Activity
Unit 3Unit 3
Introduce Energy Expenditure
Talk about Metabolism
Discuss Energy Balance
1 Liter of oxygen burns 5 kcals
1 MET = oxygen used at rest
VO2 max
DB: Appendix C
VCO2 / VO2
0.7 mostly fat0.85 half & half
1.0 all glucose