Creatine Phosphate System

Summary:Coach Donald & Coach Tim chat about the phosphagen system, what it is and how it works in sports performance.Key Discussion Points:Addressing Common Misconceptions:The aerobic system helps restore phosphocreatineCreatine kinase is one of the fastest enzymes in the bodyDeep Dive:ATP reviewPhosphagen IntroCapacity, Fatigue, RecoveryTraining ApplicationsCoaching PointsWebinar Pitch, Outro & FeedbackLink to webinarNoteworthy Moments/Quotes:0:54 - First the fun! Coach Donald talks about the start of track competition and Coach Tim shares his experience training and running with Jordan from Kool Run Club.10:56 - Coach Donald talks about how the aerobic system creates energy that can then be used during anaerobic efforts.14:10 - The coaches introduce the phosphagen system and what it does.20:16 - Coach Donald takes a deep dive into capacity, fatigue and recovery as it relates to the phosphagen system.31:10 - Using creatine as a supplement.35:36 - Coach Donald explores how the phosphagen system ties into strength training.40:50 - The coaches talk about some practical training applications for athletes.50:08 - Coach Donald and Coach Tim wrap up the episode with some real-world examples of why it’s important to train the phosphagen system.Resources Mentioned:Webinar: https://ghperformance.com/webinar/Website: https://ghperformance.com/Next Episode Teaser:In Season 2: Episode 15, the coaches talk about training-related fatigue, how to manage it and best recovery practices.