Energy Metabolism

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I think that it's important for coaches, physical educators and fitness professionals to have a basic understanding of energy metabolism because it's important for athletes to have a good diet so that they can produce enough ATP to make their muscles contract. The food we eat turns into ATP. ATP is the main source our muscles need for muscle contraction. If an athlete's muscles don’t have the correct amount of nutrients the athlete may have difficulties performing a sport. For example, when an athlete come with concerns to the coach about not having enough energy to perform. The coach may recommend the athlete to make changes in his diet or adjust the ways in which the athlete exercises. The coach needs to be able to know how ATP works in

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