Aerobic Vs Anaerobic

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Aerobic and anaerobic exercises are very similar yet still very different. This paper is to show you the differences and the benefits of both exercises. It is also to tell you what equipment you may need and what you should expect when doing these exercises. Aerobic exercise uses a lot of air and is often cardiovascular, like running. Aerobic exercise is physical exercise that intends to improve the oxygen system. Aerobic means “with oxygen”, and refers to the use of oxygen in the body’s metabolic or energy- generating process. Examples of aerobic exercises are aerobic classes that can be dancing to music or step dancing, treadmills, exercise bicycles, ski machines, air gliders, jogging, and sports such as racquetball and handball. You should perform aerobic exercise about three to six times a week. Anaerobic exercise has to do with strength training and short distance running. It refers to the initial phase of exercise, or to any short burst of intense exertion, in which the glycogen or sugar is respired without oxygen, and is far less efficient process. Examples of anaerobic exercises are weight lifting, machines that offer resistance, and dumbbells. You should perform anaerobic exercises about three to six times a week. Some differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercises are anaerobic exercises use resistance so that you will also be building muscles and bone while aerobic exercise will have more of an impact on the cardiovascular and circulatory system. In addition, when performing a set of aerobic exercises you are causing the body to utilize oxygen in order to create energy. The oxygen is needed to breakdown glucose is the fuel needed to create energy. However, the opposite applies to anaerobic exercises. In anaerobic exercises, the body creates the energy without oxygen. This is because the body’s demand for energy is greater so that it will find

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