As activity levels increase why do O2 requirements change?
When O2 demands cannot be made, aerobic cellular respiration kicks in. After glycolysis, the pyruvate is …show more content…
Athlete’s bodies are much more adequately equipped to transport oxygen into the bloodstream and getting it to muscles where it will undergo metabolic processes. Someone who exercises regularly will not get as out of breathe as a couch potato might when climbing a flight of stairs. This means breathing rates of more fit individuals will be lower than people who aren't as fit. The test will measure breaths per minute in different levels of physical activity (resting, moderate (4mph), and high (8mph)) in three different subjects. Note: Results cannot be compared within the group (Subject A vs Subject B) because breathing rate (athletic and non-athletic people alike) varies depending on weight, height and gender, and each subject is drastically different from the other subjects within these