Aerobic vs. Anaerobic exercise Amber Jazey Computer Skills for information age 14 July 2016
What is Aerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise, also know as cardio, is a term meaning exercise “with oxygen”. ”With oxygen” means that that breathing controls the amount of oxygen taken in that can help the muscles burn, fuel, and move.
What are the benefits of aerobic exercise? Some of the benefits include: It decreases the risk of heart disease It lowers blood pressure Improves lung function Assists in weight loss And many more!
Examples of aerobic exercise There are many different kinds of aerobic exercise. Some of them are: Walking/running Swimming Jumping rope Cycling Rowing
What is anaerobic exercise? Anaerobic exercise is a high-intensity workout performed over short periods of time where the body’s need for oxygen exceeds its supply of oxygen. The term anaerobic means ”without air”.
What are the benefits of anaerobic exercise? Some of the benefits include: Developing stronger muscles Increasing your volume of oxygen intake Increasing you endurance and ability to fight fatigue
Examples of anaerobic exercise While there are many forms of anaerobic exercise, some of the most popular are: Heavy weight-lifting Sprinting Hill climbing
Conclusion Both exercise styles are effective and important to our overall health as human beings. One style is not better than the other. It is important to incorporate 30 minutes a day at the very least, to exercising whether it be walking, swimming, or lifting weights!