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Aerobic and anaerobic exercises form essential parts of a fitness
regimen. Both contribute in maintaining overall health of the person
doing them. Simple physical activities such as jogging, brisk
walking, rowing, cycling, skiing and swimming are aerobic exercises.
High intensity workout such as jumping, weightlifting, stress
training workouts and sprinting are categorized as anaerobic
exercises. Although we are well aware of aerobic and anaerobic
exercises, not many of us know the exact difference between the two.
Here in this article, we have analyzed aerobic versus anaerobic
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Difference Between Aerobic And Anaerobic Exercise
- The literal meaning of aerobics is oxygen. Hence, aerobic
exercise can be defined as the one, which involves the use of
oxygen to produce energy, whereas anaerobic exercise makes the
body to produce energy without using oxygen.
- Anaerobic exercises are high intensity workouts that are
performed for a short time. On the contrary, aerobic exercises
generally simple exercises and are performed for a longer time,
at moderate intensity.
- A person doing aerobic exercises requires more endurance,
because unlike anaerobic exercise (which is done for a short
period), aerobic exercise is done for a long time.
- Generally, aerobic exercise is performed for about 20
minutes or more. On the other hand, the duration for an
anaerobic exercises is two minutes, which can be only sustained
for a longer time through proper training.
- The metabolic processes used by aerobic and anaerobic
exercises differentiate them from each other. Although both
aerobic and anaerobic exercises produce energy through
glycolysis (conversion of glucose into pyruvate), the substance
used to break down glucose is different. While oxygen is used to
break down glucose by aerobic exercise, the anaerobic exercises
make use of phosphocreatine, stored in the muscles, for the
process.
- Aerobic and anaerobic exercises are done to accomplish
individual goals. Aerobic exercises concentrate on strengthening
and the muscles involved in respiration. It improves the
circulation of blood and transportation of oxygen in the body,
reduces blood pressure and burns fat. On the other hand,
anaerobic exercise helps build strength and muscle mass,
stronger bones and increases speed, power, muscle strength and
the metabolic rate as well. It concentrates on burning the
calories, when the body is in rest.
- When you perform aerobic exercise, you will notice an
increase in the heart beat rate and the rise in your level of
respiration. Energy is provided by carbohydrate and fats, when
you work out the muscles. On the other hand, the sources of
energy during anaerobic activity are adenosine tri phosphate
(ATP) and creatine phosphate.
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