The document discusses the sport of luge and the physiological demands and training methods used. It covers: 1) The luge event lasts 50 seconds and emphasizes power to develop speed over 4 runs with rest periods between. 2) Training focuses on developing the ATP-PC system for power and the lactic acid system for strength endurance to withstand 5Gs of force. 3) Typical training includes resistance and circuit sessions twice per week with progressive overload to develop the specific muscular and cardiovascular adaptations needed for luge performance.

1. The Winter Olympics! Vancouver 2010

3. The Energy Systems (ATP-PC)

4. Energy Systems (Lactic Acid) 2ATP = 2ADP+P 2ATP + NADH 2 2ATP + NADH 2 Phospho Fructo Kinase