Energy system contribution during explosive efforts in basketball players
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basketball, energy systems, VO₂ , bioenergeticsAbstract
Basketball is a high-intensity intermittent sport characterized by short-duration explosive actions that rely on the integrated activation of the anaerobic alactic, glycolytic, and aerobic energy systems. The aim of this study was to describe the relative contribution of the energy systems (ATP-PCr, anaerobic glycolysis, and aerobic metabolism) in basketball players during maximal efforts of different durations. An experimental, cross-sectional, and comparative design was used. Twenty-four male basketball players (26.5 ± 3.2 years; VO₂/kg: 55.0 ± 7.0 ml·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹) were allocated into three groups (n = 8) according to the duration of the maximal effort (7, 15, and 30 s) performed on a cycle ergometer. Post-exercise oxygen uptake was analyzed using a biexponential model to estimate excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), and capillary blood lactate was measured. Total energy expenditure was expressed in kilocalories, and the relative contribution of each energy system was calculated. The results showed a predominance of the ATP-PCr system at 7 s, a more balanced energy distribution at 15 s, and a greater glycolytic and aerobic contribution at 30 s, indicating a progressive metabolic transition. These findings support the optimization of intermittent training prescription and sport-specific recovery strategies in basketball according to effort duration
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