🚦 Mastering the 3 Energy Systems 🚦
So we have 3 main energy systems that help us be active and effective. - Aerobic: Keeps you in the fight longer and speeds up recovery. - Alactic: Gives you knockout power. - Lactic: Helps you stay aggressive under fatigue. So what are they? Aerobic System – The Endurance Engine Think long and steady. This system kicks in during lower-intensity activities that last over 2 minutes, like jogging or cycling. It relies on oxygen to provide sustainable energy. • Why it matters: Builds your endurance, helps with recovery between rounds or sets, and improves your overall fitness. • How to train it: • 30–60 minutes of steady-state cardio (running, swimming, cycling) at a moderate pace. • Focus on breathing—stay controlled and steady! Anaerobic Alactic System – The Power Burst The explosive energy system. It powers short, max-effort bursts lasting up to 10–15 seconds (think sprints, jumps, or heavy lifts). It doesn’t rely on oxygen or lactic acid buildup—just pure raw power. • Why it matters: Boosts your explosiveness for punches, takedowns, or quick power moves in the gym. • How to train it: • 5x 15-second sprints or max-effort moves (e.g., heavy bag flurries or sled pushes) with 2–3 minutes rest between efforts. • Heavy lifting (3-5 reps at 85–90% of your max). Anaerobic Lactic System – The Fight Fuel This system powers intense efforts lasting 15 seconds to 2 minutes. It uses stored glucose but creates lactic acid (that burning feeling in your muscles). • Why it matters: Keeps you pushing through when fatigue sets in—like throwing combos in the 3rd round or grinding through a tough workout. • How to train it: • Intervals: 6x 1-minute max efforts (e.g., heavy bag work, hill sprints) with 2 minutes rest. • Circuit training: Short bursts of high-intensity exercises like burpees or kettlebell swings. If you made it to here, and want a training plan, comment below this post and I’ll make one that assures you train all three energy systems weekly.