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Aerobic
Long-term energy
release for a long period of exercise.
It is known as
the system that uses oxygen.
When performing
aerobic activity energy reserves are topped up
throughout the exercise.
Aerobic
activity helps to develop the cardiovascular system,
strengthening the heart and lungs.
Examples of aerobic
activity include, running, swimming and cycling.
Aerobic
exercise is an excellent part of a weight loss
program as it utilises the fat reserves
in the body.
Anaerobic
Short-term energy
release for powered short bursts of exercise.
It is known as
the system that doesn't use oxygen.
The energy
stored for this is used up quickly. This is why the energy is
very short lived.
Anaerobic
activity helps to develop and strengthen the skeletal frame and
its surrounding muscles.
Examples of anaerobic
activity include, sprinting and weight training.
Anaerobic
activity improves strength, tones your body and protects
against injury due to the development of the surrounding muscles.
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So which
one do you do?
It is best to incorporate both types of exercise
into your training routine. Then your body is
being worked in all areas. You will have cardiovascular
improvement with muscle definition. How far that muscle definition
develops is up to you and what you want from your training.
Cross-training
incorporates both these types of exercise. The routine usually
kicks off with stretching and an aerobic workout
followed by a series of weight training exercises. These utilise
all the muscle groups of the body. However, the
percentage of time spent on each part of the routine depends on
how you want that part of your body to develop.
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