Tag: Energy burst

According to sports nutrition research, the body relies on different energy systems depending on the intensity and duration of activity. For short, powerful movements, the body's fastest fuel source is not a nutrient you eat, but a compound already stored in your muscles. Understanding this immediate energy system is key to optimizing performance for explosive activities.

According to Harvard Health, a near-instantaneous sequence of hormonal changes and physiological responses helps trigger a sudden burst of energy during the body's fight-or-flight response. This phenomenon can also be triggered by positive stimuli, as well as diet and exercise.