Advantages and disadvantages of lactate system (Anaerobic Glycolysis)

Advantages Disadvantages

Produces 2ATP = more than ATP-PC Not as quick as ATP-PC system

system

There is a relatively large amount of The by-product – lactic acid – lowers pH

glycogen stored in the body and so this in the muscle cell making it more acidic.
system can provide more ATP than the This prevents enzymes from functioning
PC system properly and so causes muscle fatigue

There are still relatively few chemical Only lasts for around 40 seconds at
reactions taking place during glycolysis highest intensity – up to 3 mins at lower
and so ATP can be provided quickly for intensity
high-intensity activities that last from 15-
180 seconds

As no oxygen is needed there is no delay Net effect is pain and fatigue

for oxygen to be supplied from the lungs