July 18,2018

Aerobic exercise is(also known as cardio) is physical exercise of low to high intensity that
depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process. Aerobic literally means "relating to,
involving, or requiring free oxygen",and refers to the use of oxygen to adequately meet energy
demands during exercise via aerobic metabolism. Generally, light-to-moderate intensity
activities that are sufficiently supported by aerobic metabolism can be performed for extended
periods of time.

When practiced in this way, examples of cardiovascular/aerobic exercise are medium to long
distance running/jogging, swimming, cycling, and walking, according to the first extensive
research on aerobic exercise, conducted in the 1960s on over 5,000 U.S. Air Force personnel by
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper.

Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic exercise

Anaerobic exercise means without oxygen. Anaerobic exercise consists of brief intense bursts

of physical activity, such as weightlifting and sprints, where oxygen demand surpasses oxygen
supply.

While aerobic exercise relies on oxygen, anaerobic exercise is fueled by energy stored in your
muscles through a process called glycolysis. 

Glycolysis is a method by which glycogen is broken down into glucose, also known as 'sugar'
and is converted into energy. Glycolysis occurs in muscle cells during anaerobic exercise without
the use of oxygen in order to produce energy quickly, thus producing lactic acid, which causes
your muscles to fatigue.

AEROBIC EXERCISE ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

Cardio machines (treadmill, etc.) Sprinting
Spinning Powerlifting
Running Sports
Swimming Push-ups
Dancing HIIT
Examples of Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercises

 HIIT transforms typical aerobic exercise into an anaerobic exercise. For instance, an
individual would complete a normally aerobic exercise, such as cycling, in high bursts of
energy. Recovery periods would accommodate shortened bursts of energy to allow the
body to catch up and breathe.

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