Child and A dult Recovery/Physiological Differences

Source: Falk, B., & Dotan, R. (2006). Child-Adult Differences in the Recovery from High-Intensity Exercise. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 34, 107-112.

Physiological variables in Child Vs Adult

• Higher heart rate
• Higher VO2 (Oxygen consumption)
• Lower Speed, Force, Power
• Higher Muscular Endurance
• Similar Aerobic Power

Recovery Variables in Child Vs Adult

• Recover fully in 2 minutes. Adults recover fully in 10+ minutes.
• Similar/Faster Lactate Acid clearance rate
  • Studies are conflicting; however, Dr. Falk believes that children differ in the amount of La, but not the rate of elimination.
• Faster Energy replenishment
• Faster recovery of cardiorespiratory system
• Faster creatine replenishment
  • Children rely on oxidative metabolism more than Adults do.

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