Table 2 Relative energy system contributions to maximal performance in a range of swimming events. Reproduced from Rodrigues et al. [5] with permission
Distance (m) | Phosphocreatine (%) | Anaerobic glycolytic (%) | Aerobic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
50 | 15–80 | 2–80 | 2–26 |
100 | 5–28 | 15–65 | 5–54 |
200 | 2–30 | 25–65 | 5–65 |
400 | 0–20 | 10–55 | 25–83 |
800 | 0–5 | 25–30 | 65–83 |
1500 | 0–10 | 15–20 | 78–90 |