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.
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.
