Creatine Phosphate System
From Training Well Done by Coach Donald
April 20, 2026 · 56 min · Season 2 · Episode 14
About this episode
Coach Donald and Coach Tim discuss the phosphagen system and its implications for sports performance.
Summary: Coach Donald & Coach Tim chat about the phosphagen system, what it is and how it works in sports performance. Key Discussion Points: Addressing Common Misconceptions: The aerobic system helps restore phosphocreatine Creatine kinase is one of the fastest enzymes in the body Deep Dive: ATP review Phosphagen Intro Capacity, Fatigue, Recovery Training Applications Coaching Points Webinar Pitch, Outro & Feedback Link to webinar Noteworthy Moments/Quotes: 0:54 - First the fun! Coach Donald talks about the start of track competition and Coach Tim shares his experience training and running with Jordan from Kool Run Club. 10:56 - Coach Donald talks about how the aerobic system creates energy that can then be used during anaerobic efforts. 14:10 - The coaches introduce the phosphagen system and what it does. 20:16 - Coach Donald takes a deep dive into capacity, fatigue and recovery as it relates to the phosphagen system. 31:10 - Using creatine as a supplement. 35:36 - Coach Donald explores how the phosphagen system ties into strength training. 40:50 - The coaches talk about some practical training applications for athletes. 50:08 - Coach Donald and Coach Tim wrap up the…
People in this episode
Host: Coach Donald
Guest: Coach Tim
Topics covered
- phosphagen system
- sports performance
- creatine
- training applications
- fatigue management
Keywords
- phosphagen system
- creatine
- ATP
- fatigue
- recovery
- strength training
- training applications
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kool Run Club, GH Performance
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